CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton Police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man after he was found dead in his home on Tuesday.

Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said in a release that at around 6 p.m., officers were checking the welfare of the resident of 1647 St. Elmo Avenue NE.

Officers found 41-year-old Jake M. Young dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Anyone with information in this case is encouraged to contact the Canton Police Communication Center at 330-649-5800 or the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144.

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