traffic stop during police officer shot, suspect arrested pursuit.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In the early hours of Sunday, 23rd June, an East Canton police officer was targeted in a shooting incident during a routine traffic stop, according to authorities.
At 12:05 am, while conducting a traffic stop, the officer was unexpectedly fired upon by a motorcyclist who allegedly discharged four or five rounds as he passed by. It is unclear whether the shots were directed at the officer or fired indiscriminately into the air.
The suspect then fled the scene heading northbound on Route 44 towards Louisville, firing two more shots at the officer during a pursuit. Eventually, the individual turned back towards East Canton, escaping southbound into the village.
The situation intensified as the suspect crashed at the intersection of Church and Wood Streets. Following a brief chase on foot, law enforcement officers managed to apprehend the individual.
identified as Edward Irwin III from Canton, the suspect is now facing charges of Attempted Felonious Assault against a police officer. In addition to multiple outstanding warrants, including a parole violation, authorities also found suspected methamphetamine in his possession.
Despite being fired upon, the officer did not discharge any shots during the incident.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The East Canton Police Department received assistance from the Louisville Police Department, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hartville K-9 unit during the apprehension.
The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
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East Canton Police Officer shot at during traffic stop
East Canton Police Officer shot during traffic stop pursuit.
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