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Canton police investigating fatal shooting of 28-year-old man

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Canton Police Detective Bureau

CANTON, Ohio — *Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous unrelated report. 

The Canton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead earlier last Thursday.

Officials responded to the 800 block of Lawrence Road NE just after 11:30 p.m. for reports of someone being shot. At the scene, police located a man suffering multiple gunshot wounds inside a home.

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The victim, who has been identified as 28-year-old Deladea Grant of Canton, was transported to Mercy Hospital by the Canton Fire Department, where he was pronounced dead. 

The suspect was identified early Monday as 23-year-old Jujuan Myron Turner. The Canton Police Department says he's wanted for murder.

Also arrested in connection with to this investigation is 29-year-old Brittney Mitchell on a charge of tampering with evidence.

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with any information on the shooting is being urged to contact the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144. Those hoping to provide tips can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted Tip411 or the Stark County Crimestoppers. 

This is a developing story. Check back with 3News for updates. 

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*Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous unrelated report.

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