Tyler Symanski, a 19-year-old from Massillon, Ohio, died after being stabbed on Oct. 18, 2026.
Massillon police found him on the sidewalk outside a home at 316 State Ave. NE with a stab wound to his chest. Officers responded to the scene just before 6 a.m.
According to preliminary information, Symanski had been involved in an altercation inside the residence before the stabbing. He received emergency lifesaving care at the scene and was transported to Aultman Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:28 a.m.
The death was confirmed by Tamara “Tammy” Wilkes, forensic investigator for the Stark County Coroner’s Office. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office is performing an autopsy.
Detectives are investigating the incident. Police Lt. Nicholas Antonides said in an email: “At this time, we are considering this an isolated death investigation, and no arrest has been made.” Police consider it an isolated incident with no public threat.
Source: The Canton Repository (cantonrep.com).
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