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CANTON, Ohio — A 21-year-old man is being charged with attempted murder, felonious assault on a peace officer and more after he allegedly pulled a gun on an officer who had arrested him and another person for shoplifting at a Canton Walmart on Thursday.
The suspect, Shane Newman, was being processed in Walmart’s loss prevention office for the suspected shoplifting along with Katerina Jeffrey, 23. That’s when police said that he pulled out a handgun and tried shooting the officer.
The gun, however, didn’t shoot.
“The officer, with assistance from a Walmart loss prevention specialist, secured the suspect after a brief struggle,” reads a release from Canton police. “The officer was not injured.”
Newman is being charged with:
- Attempt to commit murder
- Felonious assault on peace officer
- Robbery
- Aggravated possession of drugs
- Weapons under disability
Jeffrey is being charged with complicity to commit robbery.
“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection,” Chief John Gabbard said in the release. “Thank you to all of you who regularly pray with me for our officers and our community.”
Police ask that anyone with information on the case call 330-649-5800 or 330-489-3144. They can also submit anonymous tips to Tip411 or Stark County Crime Stoppers.
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Spectrum News Staff
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