Canton Township, OH – A 49-year-old Canton Township man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing both of his parents inside their home Thursday evening, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the incident occurred around 5:25 p.m. on December 3 at a home in the 600 block of Carmwise Street SE. When officers arrived, they found two injured victims and immediately requested assistance from the Canton Township Fire Department.
A 71-year-old female victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Aultman Hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition. A 71-year-old male victim also sustained injuries, which deputies said were believed to be non-life-threatening. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Deputies arrested Joshua Lee Shaffer, 49, of Canton Township, at the scene. Investigators allege he stabbed both parents inside the home before deputies arrived. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Shaffer has been charged with:
• Two counts of attempted murder (first-degree felonies)
• Two counts of felonious assault (second-degree felonies)
• One count of disrupting public services (fourth-degree felony)
• Two counts of domestic violence (first-degree misdemeanors)
All three individuals live at the Carmwise Street residence, authorities said.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Deputies have not yet released details regarding what may have led to the stabbing.
Residents in the area are encouraged to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office if they observed activity around the home Thursday evening.
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