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Updated: 3:59 PM Jul 11, 2009
Domestic Dispute Leads to Deadly Shooting, Police Say
State Police have released more information about a deadly shooting in Mason County.
Posted: 9:38 PM Jul 10, 2009Reporter: WSAZ News Staff Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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UPDATE @ 2:50pm
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- State Police have released more information about a deadly shooting in Mason County.
It happened in the 7th Street area of New Haven around 8:45 p.m. Friday.
State Police tell WSAZ.com a family member has admitted to investigators that he shot and killed Charles Scott Greenlee, 35, of Point Pleasant.
Troopers say Greenlee was attacking the shooter's wife--and it appears the shooter was trying to protect himself and his wife by shooting Greenlee.
Police say they are not charging the shooter. They say he was fully cooperative and his story matched those of witnesses. However, the Mason County Prosecutor is going to present the case to the grand jury.
According to police, Greenlee has a long history of domestic violence.
UPDATE @ 11:30pm
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia State Police have released the name of the victim shot and killed in Mason County. They say the victim's name is Charles Scott Greenlee, who is 35 years old and from Pt. Pleasant, W.Va. We're also told a family member is currently being held for questioning.
UPDATE @ 10:30pm
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia State Police said the shooting victim is a man in his early 30s who was involved in some kind of domestic situation with a family member.
The family member is being questioned by police and is believed to be responsible for the shooting. He has not been charged at this point; police are still investigating the circumstances behind the shooting.
Troopers said the victim has had a history with police. No names are being released at this point.
ORIGINAL STORY
NEW HAVEN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- One person has died Friday night in a shooting in the 7th Street area of New Haven in Mason County, according to 911 dispatchers.
The incident happened around 8:45 p.m. Friday. A suspect is in custody, and West Virginia State Police are handling the investigation.
We will continue to update you with more information as it becomes available. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM
anonymous, i knew scott well. i served several years with him in the Marine Corps. I too remember when his brother committed suicide. We were in Okinawa Japan and I know first hand the toll it took on Scott. It was a hard time but Scott came back after the funeral and did well handling the tragedy. Sorry to see him go. cant believe its been two years.
Posted by: The "Real" Pablo
on Jul 17, 2009 at 07:58 AM
People--don't be taken in by the so called Pablo---the one leaving comments is infantile in his thinking...
Posted by: 7th St. neighbor
on Jul 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM
So many posts and opinions. We know the real story and a lot happened before the ACCIDENTAL shooting. Lyman would never in a lifetime shoot to kill his son. A lie can go around the world in the blink of an eye. Lay off the family, you cruel people.
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