A sad incident happened today in Canton. Right in the comfy suburban area around Cornell Street, a 35-year-old local man lost his life in a shooting.
Just as noon was coming around, the sudden loud noise on the 200 block of Cornell Street turned the quiet neighborhood to a crime scene. Both the victim and the suspect lived in this area and according to local law enforcement, there had been a quick altercation between the two before the fatal shot was fired. The man, found in the street with a gunshot wound, was quickly rushed to the nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it and succumbed to his injuries there.
The suspect seemed to be determined not to be taken easily. Post the shooting, he went into his home and barricaded himself inside. However, the local law enforcement officers managed to resolve the situation without further incident. After managing to get the suspect to listen to their commands, he got apprehended without any further harm to him or others around him. He is now in police custody as further investigation into the matter continues.
“This was an outright senseless act of violence,” said the local police chief sent his regards. The pain of victim’s family is unimaginable and he conveyed his condolences to them and also to those neighborhood folks who might have unfortunately witnessed the whole incident.
For now, the identity of the victim has been kept a secret as the family has yet to be informed. A tough job for those who have to convey this sad news to them.
This is a stark reminder of how precious life is. Our thoughts go out to the victim’s family at this difficult time.
