Canton Police officials investigating after finding man shot, killed

CANTON, Ohio — Investigators with the Canton Police Department are investigating today after discovering the body of a deceased male early Saturday morning. 

According to officials, the incident began around 12:40 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Gilbert NE for a call of a person shot. 

Upon arrival, police located a 51-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. The man, who has since been identified as Terrell Lipkins, was taken by CFD Medics to Mercy Medical where he was later pronounced deceased.

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The Canton Police Detective Bureau has identified, arrested and charged a minor suspect with murder.

The case remains under investigation by the Canton Police Department and anyone with information should contact officials at (330) 489-3144 or (330) 649-5800.

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