Man Shot Dead; Girlfriend Claims Self-Defense
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – W.Va. State Police say a man is dead after being shot by his girlfriend.
Troopers in Logan County tell WSAZ.com George Bowens, 35, was found shot inside his girlfriend's home along Huff Creek Highway in Davin. That's along Route 10 south of Man.
Troopers say they were called to the home about 11:40 a.m. Sunday concerning a shooting following an alleged breaking and entering. When they arrived at the home, they found Bowens dead.
Troopers say that Bowens' on-again, off-again girlfriend, Venus Parton, 39, told them she shot Bowens in self-defense after he broke in. Troopers are investigating to see if that was the case.
They also say the couple had a history of domestic violence, including many incidents that became heated.
Troopers say they're processing the crime scene and working to gather evidence about the relationship between the two. It's still unclear if Bowens actually broke into the home.
No word if charges will be filed against Parton.
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.
WSAZ.com Most Popular
- Senior Students Punished in Cricket Controversy
- WVSP: Wayne High Senior Prank may Result in Criminal Charges
- BREAKING NEWS: Person Shot in Hip; Detectives on Scene
- Fire Destroys Home in St. Albans
- Several Meth Labs Busted in Boyd County, Ky; One Arrest Made
- The Curse of the Lottery?
- Powerball Jackpot Grows to $600 Million
- Former Ashland Police Officer Admits to Drug and Gun Charges
- Caught on Camera: Deer Crashes Through Store Window
- Wayne Newton to Make Appearance at South Charleston Parade
CNN.com News Headlines
-
Stephenson helps Pacers eliminate Knicks in Game 6
-
Carmelo scores 39, but Pacers advance to face Heat
-
Oxbow's Preakness win provides a different kind of history
-
Couture helps Sharks take down Kings in OT
-
Oxbow tops Orb at Preakness
-
Griner: Baylor said to keep my sexuality private
-
Coach K eyeing USA Basketball return
-
Sharks sink Kings in OT, trim deficit
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
