Overview
- The confrontation unfolded Thursday afternoon inside the Walmart on Atlantic Boulevard in Canton after employees reported shoplifting.
- Body-camera footage shows an officer’s brief pat-down missed a concealed handgun before the suspect drew it, pointed it at the officer, and pulled the trigger without a discharge.
- An officer and a Walmart loss-prevention employee subdued the suspect, disarmed him, and handcuffed him after a struggle, and no shots were fired.
- Shane C. L. Newman, 21, was charged with attempted murder, felonious assault on a peace officer, robbery, aggravated possession of drugs, and having weapons under disability.
- Katerina Jeffrey, 23, was charged with complicity to commit robbery, and police requested tips as Chief John Gabbard emphasized the risks faced by officers.