Jury finds 19-year-old guilty in Duluth shooting

A jury has found 19-year-old Corey Devon Young guilty of intentional murder for the shooting and death of a 17-year-old Duluth resident. It happened on July 2, 2022 near 16th Avenue East and 1st Street in Duluth

Court documents say that the victim went to an went to an apartment building intending to fight Young, but after a brief verbal exchange, Young pulled out a pistol and shot the victim before any physical altercation took place.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“Today, our thoughts are with the family of the victim, whose young life was cut short due to this senseless act of gun violence,” County Attorney Kim Maki said.  “We thank the jury for their service and commitment to holding violent offenders accountable.” 

In a press release, the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office thanked the Duluth Police Department for its hard work in the investigation of this matter and for their assistance throughout the criminal justice process.  

Sentencing is set for August 29, 2024.