Ohio Man Tried One!

This goes to show you, the police might have to pat down people they detain.

Inside a Walmart, the Canton, Ohio Police averted a deadly encounter between a pair of shoplifters. On a body camera of one of the officers, a man reaches into his bag and pulled the blicky and it jammed.

The officers quickly disarmed the man as he tried to shoot again.

The video went viral.

The suspect is facing attempted murder, felonious assault on a police officer and numerous other charges.

He is currently in Stark County lockup.

The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The officer and the suspects — 21-year-old Shane Newman and 23-year-old Katerina Jeffrey, both of Canton — were in the loss prevention office at the Walmart on Atlantic Boulevard around 1:45 p.m. when Newman took out a gun and tried to fire it, however it never went off.

With the help of a Walmart loss prevention specialist, the officer was able to contain Newman, police said.

Shoplifting suspects tried to shoot at officers.

It was not clear if Newman was hurt in the scuffle, but the officer was not injured.

“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection,” Canton Chief of Police John Gabbard said in a statement. “Thank you to all of you who regularly pray with me, for our officers and our community.”

Newman was charged with the following, according to police:

• Attempt to Commit Murder (F1)
• Felonious Assault on Peace Officer (F1)
• Robbery (F2)
• Agg. Possession of Drugs (F2)
• Weapons Under Disability (F3)

While Jeffrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Robbery.

At his arraignment in Canton Municipal Court Friday morning, Newman was given a $1 million bond, according to court documents.

Canton's Bonnie and Clyde.

When asked for comment, Walmart offered the following statement to FOX 8 from Jessie Carpenter, Walmart Asset Protection Operations Coach:

The safety and security of our customers and associates is always a top priority. We’re proud of the brave action our asset protection associate took to maintain the safety of everyone in our store. We’ll continue to work with police as they investigate.

Those who may have any more information on the incident are asked to call police at 330-649-5800.