A young life was cut short Monday morning in Canton, Ohio, when 21-year-old Daryle L. Bryant—of Canton—was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside his apartment in the 3900 block of Tuscarawas Street West. The call came into the Canton Police Department at approximately 10:30 a.m., and while first-responders rushed to the scene, it became a race against time.
Medics with the Canton Fire Department transported Bryant to Aultman Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The loss is devastating for friends and family who are left grappling with the suddenness of the tragedy.
Within a day of the shooting, the police identified 19-year-old Deiveon Newman of Massillon as the alleged shooter. According to the investigation, Newman fled the scene before officers arrived but turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning. He now faces serious charges including murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
Investigators are still piecing together exactly what led to the fateful confrontation that brought Bryant and Newman together in Apartment 8 at 3907 Tuscarawas St. W. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, and they’re actively urging anyone with information to step forward. You can contact the Canton Police Communications Center at 330-649-5800 or the Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via Tip411 or Stark County Crime Stoppers.
This case marks yet another stark reminder of gun violence hitting residential neighborhoods in Canton. The precise motive for the shooting has not been disclosed, and whether Bryant and Newman knew each other prior remains unclear. Community members say the apartment building has been the scene of prior disturbances, heightening their concerns about safety.
As word of Bryant’s death spread, many reached out in shock and grief—friends describing him as someone who still had his whole life ahead of him. The impossible “what ifs” echo in the halls of his apartment building, among neighbors who heard sirens but couldn’t make sense of the reason behind them.
For now, the case moves into the hands of prosecutors and investigators. The community is left mourning a young man’s life, demanding answers, and hoping for justice. Those who witnessed anything—whether just a car leaving the scene, a figure seen loitering, or an argument heard—are encouraged to contact the police. The loss here is both deeply personal and painfully universal: one more young life taken unexpectedly, one more family left to cope with unanswered questions.
