Michael W. Christensen was 30 when he was shot and killed in his Canton Township home on July 3, 2017. Two men, identified as Brandon Burt and Alize Stokes, forced their way into Christensen’s residence at 202 49th St. SW in what investigators say was an alleged attempt to rob him of drugs and money. Christensen’s girlfriend, who was present, told the 911 dispatcher the men claimed to know her though she did not recognize them; she asked them to leave before they entered and shot Christensen.

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brandon Burt, 24, on charges of aggravated murder and Alize Stokes, 21, on charges of complicity to aggravated murder. Investigators said it was unclear whether any drugs or money were taken from the home. The sheriff indicated no further arrests were expected and asked anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Did anyone in Canton recognize either man or have information about the events at 202 49th St. SW?