A 19 year old man was shot outside a southeast Canton grocery store Monday afternoon while his mother was working inside.
According to a police report, Canton Police were called to a market on Gonder Avenue SE around 4:25 pm for a male shot in the stomach.
The victim’s mother told dispatchers that she worked at Sommers Market and she was told to call 911. When the woman came outside, she realized it was her son.
Officers on the scene found 19 year old Xavion Marquis Townsend in the parking lot and was taken to the hospital. As of this afternoon, his condition is unknown.
Two juvenile witnesses told police they saw someone flee the scene wearing all black clothing and a camouflage face mask.
Canton police searched the area and did not locate the suspects.