Police kill fugitive in Jackson Township altercation that shut down I-77, nearby businesses

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Rich Nemec / Ideastream Public Media An altercation between the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and a fugitive caused a shutdown of I-77 and a lockdown in nearby businesses on Nov. 18, 2024.

Law enforcement shot and killed a wanted fugitive during an arrest attempt in Jackson Township Monday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The fugitive, wanted for a weapons offense, opened fire on officers, striking one, as well as a law enforcement vehicle, according to the press release.

The incident caused part of Interstate 77 to shut down in North Canton in both directions and local businesses to go on lockdown.

Ideastream Public Media’s Rich Nemec was in a nearby Cracker Barrel when the restaurant was placed on lockdown…

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