Jalyn N. Dempsey Obituary – The Canton Police Department has confirmed that the incident involving the death of a 20-year-old woman is currently under investigation as a murder-suicide, as the 21-year-old gunman took his own life. Chief Gabbard reported that officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of 10th Street NE following a shooting at around 6:45 p.m. on Mar. 3. Upon arrival, the victim was discovered deceased in a second-floor bedroom of the townhome.
The victim was identified as Jalyn N. Dempsey by the Canton Police Department. Additionally, officers found Lamarre S. Elder, who had succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both individuals were residents of Canton. If you have any information regarding this murder-suicide, please contact the Canton Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144.