Youngstown Explosion Claims Life of Pittsburgh Man, Injures Seven

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Pittsburgh native Akil Drake, a 27-year-old Chase Bank employee, was killed in a building explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. The explosion, which occurred on May 28, 2024, also injured seven others, with one person in critical condition. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and gas has been shut off in the area as a precaution. Drake is remembered for his hard work and positive attitude by those who knew him.
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