Overview
- Authorities say the incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. in the loss-prevention office at the Walmart on 3200 Atlantic Blvd. NE in Canton, Ohio.
- Body-camera video captures two audible misfires as a Walmart loss-prevention employee jumps in to help disarm the suspect, and the officer is not hurt.
- Shane Newman, 21, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault on a peace officer, robbery, aggravated drug possession, and having weapons under disability.
- Katerina Jeffrey, 23, was arrested on complicity in robbery, and court records reported by local outlets say she also faces a weapons disability count tied to ammunition.
- Police say illegal drugs were recovered and that Newman is barred from possessing firearms due to a prior conviction, as Chief John Gabbard cites the risks officers face and investigators seek tips while the case advances.