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Aaron Pierre Thomas

Gender : Male

Age : 33

Race : Black

Date : 03/24/2021

Location : 1700 block Regent Avenue NE

City : Canton

County : Stark

State : Ohio

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 24, 2021, U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement officers arrived at a residence in the 1700 block of Regent Avenue NE in Canton, Ohio, to apprehend 33-year-old Aaron Pierre Thomas, who was wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Danville, Virginia.
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Thomas allegedly attempted to escape through a window before exiting the front door and opening fire on the officers. During the exchange, a U.S. Marshal was injured. Officers opened fire, striking Thomas. Both the injured officer and Thomas were transported to a nearby hospital. The officer was treated and released, while Thomas remained hospitalized in critical condition.
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The incident was investigated by the Stark County Prosecutor's Office, which presented the case to a grand jury. The grand jury declined to indict the officers involved. Approximately six months later, Thomas died from his injuries sustained during the shooting.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/us-marshal-suspect-shot-canton/95-66f6d5a4-d4e4-4c1a-b418-0bf93d4c0983
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/u-s-marshal-and-suspect-being-served-warrant-shot-in-canton
https://www.whbc.com/no-indictment-for-officer-involved-in-thomas-shooting-award-for-one-of-them/