William Harvey Jr., a 19-year-old male from Canton, Ohio, tragically passed away on March 28, 2022. He was one of two victims found fatally shot inside an apartment on Ellis Avenue NE in Canton. The other victim, 19-year-old Jeremiah Burton, also died at the scene from gunshot wounds. The Canton Police Department confirmed that both deaths were the result of gunfire.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed that 17-year-old Jayvion Burkes from Cleveland was charged with the murders. Burkes was arraigned on multiple charges, including murder and complicity to commit murder. Lawrence Collins, another 17-year-old from Cleveland, faced juvenile complicity charges and later had his case moved to adult court.
The incident occurred on March 28, 2022, when police responded to a report of two people shot at the apartment building. Upon arrival, they found Harvey and Burton unresponsive and pronounced them dead at the scene. The Stark County Coroner's Office conducted autopsies, which confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds.
The Canton Police Department continues to investigate the case, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Harvey and Burton, and efforts are ongoing to bring justice for the victims and their families.
