VIDEO: Gun jams as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot Ohio police officer
Gun jams as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot Ohio police officer (Canton Police Department)
CANTON, Ohio (TNND) — An Ohio police officer is lucky to be alive after a suspected shoplifter at an Ohio Walmart attempted to shoot him at point-blank range, only for his gun to malfunction and allow a security worker to intervene.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Shane C.L. Newman, and a woman were seen in bodycam footage being questioned by an off-duty Canton police officer in the store’s loss prevention office for allegedly stealing items from the store, according to details obtained by WEWS.
While inside the office, Newman is seen turning to the side and reaching into a pouch before pulling out a gun and pointing it at the officer, but it doesn’t fire.
The footage shows a Walmart loss prevention employee lunging for the gun and tackling Newman before he can open fire again. After a brief struggle, Newman was handcuffed by the police officer before immediately calling for backup.
Gun jams as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot Ohio police officer (Canton Police Department)
“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection. Thank you to all who regularly pray with me for our offices and our community,” Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said in a statement.
Newman faces charges of attempt to commit murder, felonious assault of a peace officer and possession of drugs. The woman was taken into custody and charged with complicity to commit robbery.
Canton Police Capt. John Bosley told WEWS the actions of the officer and loss prevention specialist prevented a possible tragedy and credits them for not using deadly force in a stressful and terrifying situation.
“I believe with the loss prevention officer right there in the line of fire, the best option at that point was hands on,” Bosley said.
The captain added that the officer is on paid leave to help him process the event.
Walmart praised the brave actions of the employee and officer in a statement, saying, “We’re proud of the brave action our asset protection associate took to maintain the safety of everyone in our store. We’ll continue to work with police as they investigate.”
CHEATING CLAIM ERUPTS INTO VIOLENCE — HUSBAND CUFFED AFTER WIFE CALLS 911 FROM SHOWER
A late-night confrontation over suspected cheating spiraled into chaos, ending with overturned furniture, shattered belongings, and a husband in handcuffs.
Deputies say the woman calmly confronted her husband, Gregory Truitt, around 1:45 a.m. with proof he’d been unfaithful. Instead of apologizing, she told officers, he snatched her phone, pushed her around, and choked her before hurling the phone against the wall. When he allegedly kept throwing and smashing items, she hid in the bathroom shower and called 911.
Officers found Truitt later at his mother’s house and arrested him without incident. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail on domestic violence charges and has since pleaded not guilty in municipal court. A pre-trial hearing is set for October 31.
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The victim told deputies this wasn’t the first time — just last month, she says she was hospitalized after a similar attack but didn’t file charges because she didn’t want to “ruin his life.”
🚨 If You’re a Victim of Domestic Violence:
- Call 911 immediately if you’re in danger.
- Get to a safe place — a trusted friend, relative, or shelter.
- Save evidence (texts, photos of injuries, damaged items).
- Know your rights: Police can provide a victim’s rights packet, connect you to advocates, and enforce protective orders.
- Reach out for help: In Ohio, you can call the Ohio Domestic Violence Network at 1-800-934-9840. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
No one should feel trapped in silence — help is out there, and law enforcement says they will take action.
Georgia Target shoplifter caught red-handed, arrested after dramatic fight with police
The alleged shoplifter was caught leaving Target with a television
Atlanta man confronted by police after shoplifting items from Target: ‘I don’t want to go to jail.’
The Atlanta Police Department said they arrested a man who was wanted for shoplifting at a Target store on Monday, August 7. (Atlanta Police Department)
A Georgia man, who was seen by Target employees stealing a TV, was caught red-handed after a police officer was waiting to arrest him at the store’s exit. The alleged shoplifter and the responding police officer engaged in a dramatic tussle in the store as well as in the parking lot.
The Atlanta Police Department said in a social media post that law enforcement was called in the evening to a local Target store on Monday, August 7 after the store called law enforcement after a man was stealing an expensive television.
The unidentified shoplifter was caught red-handed leaving the Target store in Atlanta, Goeriga with an expensive television. (Atlanta Police Department)
When they arrived, officers followed the unnamed suspect from the store. When the suspect spotted the responding officer, officials say he ran.
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Body camera footage released by police shows the officer catching up to the suspect just outside the store and the pair begin to fight.
“I don’t want to go to jail,” the suspect is heard wailing in the body camera footage. “I don’t want to go to f—— jail.”
I don’t want to go to jail— Unidentified suspect
The alleged shoplifter and the Atlanta police department officer were seen wrestling in front of the Target store. (Atlanta Police Department)
The pair continued to fight at the entrance of the Target store until additional officers responded to the scene. Footage from police shows the pair grappling on the pavement in front of the store as onlookers watched in horror.
“Please stop, I need to go to the hospital,” the suspect is repeatedly heard saying in the footage.
According to authorities, the man was charged with felony shoplifting and felony obstruction.
The officer and the alleged shoplifter had minor injuries following the altercation, police said.
“Prolific” shoplifters caught red-handed stealing stacks of Christmas chocolate and confectionary
By Freddie Webb
Defence Reporter
Published 21st Nov 2024, 07:29 GMT
Two “prolific” shoplifters have been arrested after trying to steal stacks of Christmas chocolate.
Officers returned over £500 worth of confectionary to the tills after making the arrests yesterday (November 20). Mounds of Cadbury and and Galaxy chocolate were found on the individuals in bags.
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Portsmouth Police reported on Facebook said officers were pleased to clamp down on shoplifting by detaining the “prolific” offenders and returning the items to their rightful owners.
Personnel from the St Thomas And Eastney & Milton team added: “A relatively small achievement, I hear you say, but, it’s the small ongoing repetitive crimes like this that affect most in the long-term.
“Of course, we will not catch every single shoplifter, but trust me when I say, we will continue to do everything in our power to intensify and tailor our activities to tackle this problem.”
