CANTON ‒ A 29-year-old Canton man has been charged with first-degree attempt to commit murder and two counts of felonious assault following a shooting Saturday night.
Markalow Richardson is accused of shooting a man in the arm, neck a face before 11:35 p.m. at a gas station at 3240 Mahoning Road NE, police said . The victim, identified as Devone Spencer, 37, is in critical condition at Aultman Hospital, authorities said.
Richardson was apprehended during a traffic stop at 11:40 a.m. today in the 2100 block of Navarre Road SW, police said.
Police Chief John Gabbard reported that authorities received several calls about the shooting and police administered first aid until Canton Fire Department medics arrived at the scene.
The investigation is continuing and police asked that anyone with any information about the shooting contact the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Tip411 or the Stark County Crime Stoppers. Sign up for Tip411 at www.cantonohio.gov/police.