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Man accused of shooting woman three times in Ravenna Township

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Posted at 12:27 PM, May 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-12 12:27:27-04

RAVENNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 23-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly shooting a Rootstown woman several times this past Saturday.

The suspect, Torian DaShawn Jackson, of Ravenna, is charged with attempted aggravated murder, felonious assault and aggravated robbery, according to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting happened on May 9 near State Route 5 and State Route 59 in Ravenna Township.

Authorities say Jackson shot the 31-year-old woman three times “during an altercation while in a vehicle.”

After being shot, the woman contacted a friend who drove her to the hospital where she underwent surgery, the sheriff’s office stated. She’s expected to recover.

No additional information has been released.

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