Deladea Grant, a 28-year-old resident of Canton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 19, 2021. Grant was shot multiple times inside a home located in the 800 block of Lawrence Road NE. He was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Canton Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a call from a woman reporting the shooting.
The investigation into Grant's death led to the arrest of JaJuan Turner, 24, who
was charged with felony murder. Turner was later sentenced to 13 years in prison for his involvement in the shooting. Additionally, Brittany Mitchell, 29, was arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence. She was accused of hiding a bloody handgun in a tote in her bedroom. Mitchell was convicted of a reduced charge of misdemeanor obstructing official business and sentenced to 90 days in jail, which were suspended.
The case remains under investigation, and the Canton Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to come forward. The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and efforts to bring justice for Deladea Grant continue.
