Ohio Cop Sparta Kicks Suspect

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Canton, Ohio — On August 24, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., a citizen reported an argument involving 10-15 individuals in the 1800 block of Morris Ave NE. Several Canton Police Officers responded, including detectives from the Coordinated Response Team, who had received intelligence related to gun violence in the Mahoning Manor complex. Multiple people fled from the scene and arriving officers engaged in two foot pursuits. One suspect was carrying a firearm that was plainly visible to the pursuing officer and the pursuit was discontinued without an apprehension. Officers responding to point of call encountered multiple additional suspects. Officers ordered the suspects to the ground and they appeared to be complying when Officer Brandon Momirov kicked 21-year-old Jaemiier McElroy in the chest. All suspects were taken into custody. Officers recovered two Glock 9mm pistols on the scene. A backpack containing a large amount of marijuana, currency and scales was recovered in a nearby vehicle. The actions of Officer Momirov are currently under review.