The undersigned members of Canton City Council wish to make the following statement regarding the police involved shooting death of Mr. James Williams, (On January 1, 2022, Mr. James Williams was shot and killed by a Cant ‘This is a tragedy by any perspective, and we extend our condolences to Mr. Police Officer. jams” family. ‘We understand that there is a pending criminal investigation of this incident that is being conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCD. ‘This agency is independent of the city of Canton and will present the results of the investigation to the Stark County Prosecutor's Office and the Stark County Grand Jury, which are also independent of the city of Canton, We ask for patience so this investigation can be thorough and done right. While we will not rush to judgment prior toa full and fair investigation being concluded, ‘we will be paying close attention to this process and expect it to move as swiftly as possible to give our citizens the answers they deserve. Should criminal wrongdoing be found on the part of the officer, we fully expect, and will demand, quick and decisive action on the part of the Brenda Kimbrough Christine Smith Kevin Hall Ward 2 Council Member Ward 4 Council Member ‘Ward 6 Council Member Robert Fisher Frank Morris, ‘Ward 5 Council Member Ward 9 Council Member