Cody Hastings, 26, of Canton, was arrested by deputies after the shooting Sunday and is being held in the Stark County Jail on a felony count of felonious assault.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to a Marathon gas station on the 4300 block of 12th Street NW at about 7:25 p.m. Sunday. Deputies found the victim with two gunshot wounds.
The sheriff’s office says the shooting occurred following an argument related to a road rage incident on Whipple Avenue. Hastings is accused of firing several shots, striking the victim twice as he was walking to his vehicle. The victim was taken to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and his wounds are not considered life-threatening.
“It’s just not worth it,” Sheriff George Maier said in a statement. “No matter how mad someone may make you on the roadway, the safest option is always to keep driving. Stopping to confront the other driver is simply not worth putting yourself, your family and others at risk.” The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information can call the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at 330-430-3800 or the Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 330-451-3937.