Paul D. Jeter, a 58-year-old African American man, was found with a gunshot wound to the head in the 1300 block of Spring Avenue NE in Canton, Ohio, and died on May 22, 2019. His death was ruled a homicide and opened an investigation by the Canton Police Department.

Detectives gathered witness statements, forensic evidence, and surveillance footage as they sought to identify suspects and reconstruct events. The case was one of 12 homicides in Canton during 2019. Family and friends remembered Jeter as a kind, helpful person who often assisted others, and his death had a significant impact on the community.

The investigation had faced challenges and remained unsolved for some time. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Canton Police Department.