Mahoning Valley - Ohio has recorded its deadliest year in more than a decade for domestic violence deaths, according to a new statewide report.

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) said it is “stunned” by the findings.

During 12 months spanning from the summer of 2024 through 2025, 157 people were killed in domestic violence incidents across the state, which is a 37 percent increase from the previous year.

Guns were used in 84 percent of those deaths, according to ODVN, and 69 percent of victims had prior involvement with the criminal or civil justice system.

There were 40 murder-suicides, accounting for more than one-third of the total cases.

ODVN said the combination of anger and easy access to guns is proving deadly, but local agencies explained that the complex issue runs de

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