Canton man murdered over custody battle, police say

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) — A 31-year-old man was shot dead Tuesday during a child custody dispute.

Canton police were called to a home on the 1200 block of 16th St. NW at about 8:13 p.m. for an “emergency call.”

When officers arrived, Travis Charles was found lying near the back steps with a gunshot wound to the head, police said.

Charles was taken to the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Shaun Cunningham, 48, of Canton, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder.

Shaun Cunningham, 48, of Canton, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. ((Source: Stark County Sheriff))

Cunningham is now being held in the Stark County Jail.

Those with leads are asked to call canton police at 330-489-3144.

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