A heartbreaking shooting occurred in Canton, Ohio, on January 9, 2026, where a 15-year-old boy allegedly fatally shot his 12-year-old brother at their home on Ellis Ave. NE around 10:40 p.m. The younger boy was rushed to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot wound shortly after.​
Suspect’s Surrender
The 15-year-old, identified as Amir Pepe Lucas, fled the scene initially, prompting police to label him armed and dangerous while issuing an arrest warrant for reckless homicide, a second-degree felony. He turned himself in to authorities on January 10 afternoon and is no longer at large. Details on how he obtained the firearm remain undisclosed.​
Community Impact
Neighbors expressed devastation, with one parent of a 12-year-old noting the victim’s visibility playing outside and calling the loss “heartbreaking.” Canton Police Chief John Gabbard described the event as a tragedy for the family and community, offering prayers during the investigation.
