The officers were called out to the scene for shots fired just after midnight on New Year's Day, police said.
CANTON, Ohio - Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo on Saturday confirmed an officer shot a man who allegedly fired first.He was identified by the Ohio BCI as 46-year-old James Williams.
According to a police news release, officers were called out just after midnight on New Year’s Day to the 2300 block of 10th Street SW for a shots fired incident.That’s when the man started shooting, according to the release.Emergency personnel took the man to a local hospital, according to the release.The officer is on administrative leave, which Canton police said is a common procedure.
Ohio BCI will investigate the shooting, and the spokesperson said their investigation is active and ongoing.Copyright 2022 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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