A man was hospitalized early Saturday morning after being shot in the chest during an incident at a North Canton residence, according to the North Canton Police Department.
Police said officers received a report of a shooting at approximately 4:11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at a home in the 700 block of Emerson Avenue NW.
According to a news release, three men ranging in age from their late 30s to early 40s were involved in the incident. Two of the men lived at the residence as roommates, while the third was visiting.
Investigators said one of the residents and the visiting man had been drinking at a bar earlier in the evening before returning to the home, where they continued drinking.
A physical altercation eventually broke out between the two men, prompting the resident to ask the visitor to leave. Police said the visiting man reportedly left the residence shortly after 3:30 a.m.
However, authorities said the man returned around 4:05 a.m. and entered the home through an unlocked door.
Once inside, the visitor allegedly forced open a plastic accordion-style door leading into a bedroom occupied by the second resident, who had not been involved in the earlier altercation.
Police said the visiting man was shot once in the upper right portion of his chest after entering the bedroom.
The injured man was transported to a local hospital for treatment and further evaluation. Police did not provide an update on his condition.
The Stark County Prosecutor’s Office was consulted regarding the shooting, and authorities said no criminal charges are being filed at this time.
However, the case will be presented to a grand jury for further review.
The shooting remains under investigation by the North Canton Police Department. Authorities said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
