An 18-year-old is in custody after police say a man was shot and killed Friday afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls. Officers were called around 2:15 p.m. to the 300 block of Aspen Place, where they found a 35-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities identified the suspect as 18-year-old Evan Sampson, who was arrested in Canton on a murder charge. Investigators have described the shooting as an isolated, domestic-related incident, and the case remains under investigation.
As reported by FOX8, investigators stayed on scene gathering evidence and conducting interviews. According to the station, the department’s news release shared a few additional details, and officials have not released the victim’s name pending notification of family members. FOX8 added that detectives developed information that led to the arrest in Canton.
Arrest And Investigation
Cuyahoga Falls police say detectives will compile their findings and submit them to prosecutors as the case moves forward. The department keeps contact and tip information available through the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department website for anyone who may need to reach investigators. Police have not released any suspected motive beyond describing the incident as domestic-related, and officials say there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Legal Next Steps
FOX8 reported that Sampson was booked on a murder charge and that court filings and arraignment dates were not immediately available. Prosecutors are expected to review the investigative file and determine formal charges through the usual arraignment and indictment process. Sampson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
How To Help
Police are asking neighbors and anyone who may have seen activity in the Aspen Place area to review any surveillance footage or photos from around the time of the shooting and to contact investigators if something appears relevant. Tips and non-emergency contact information are listed on the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department website. Anyone with information is urged to reach out so detectives can follow up as the investigation continues.
