Woman Shot on Charleston's East End
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Updated: 3:34 AM Aug 29, 2008
Woman Shot on Charleston's East End
Apparently minding her own business, a 19-year-old Charleston woman was shot in the back -- in her own home.
Posted: 7:22 PM Aug 28, 2008
Reporter: Mike Waterhouse and Kallie Cart
Email Address: mike.waterhouse@wsaz.com; kallie.cart@wsaz.com
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UPDATE @ 2:30am
Charleston Police say the victim is Kendra Cove. She's reportedly in stable condition at CAMC General in Charleston.

UPDATE @ 11:12pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Apparently minding her own business, a 19-year-old Charleston woman was shot in the back -- in her own home.

She was in the hospital Thursday night, and Charleston Police are on the hunt for a shooter. The shooting happened before nightfall along a relatively quiet section of Quarrier Street. That's why neighbors say they're so shocked about the incident and on edge that the suspects are on the run.

"I heard a bang and then looked out the window and saw a couple of guys running across the road," said Shirley Witt. "We were sitting out on the porch eating dinner and we saw the police car go by."

The victim's husband was there at the time of the shooting. Police took him in for questioning, and he didn't waste time sending a message to whoever pulled the trigger.

"Whoever shot my wife, I’m gonna kill you," he said.

But police don't know who shot the woman or why, and they're not sure if she even knew her attacker. That is leaving this normally quiet East End neighborhood on edge.

"I'm shocked because this is such a great neighborhood," Charleston Police Sgt. S.A. Copper said. "We don't really see much of this. It is unusual."

Neighbors know it's something that can happen anywhere, but still they're holding out hope this is the last crime that hits home.

And police are still looking for the suspects: investigators believe up to four men are in a white Pontiac Grand Prix. They sent out a description of the car to officers throughout the region.

The condition of the woman who was shot is not being released.



UPDATE @ 7:48pm
Police say they're looking for a white 2-door Pontiac Grand Am, possibly a 2002-2004 model with 2 to 5 men inside.



UPDATE @ 7:46pm
Police tell our crew at the scene that the victim has been rushed to the hospital, and they're still looking for the suspect.



ORIGINAL STORY @ 7:22pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Metro 911 is reporting that a woman was shot in the back on the east end of Charleston.

It happened in the 1400 block of Quarrier Street.

Police and paramedics are just now getting to the scene. No word yet if a suspect is in custody.

WSAZ has a crew on the way to the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for more information.


Latest Comments

Posted by: anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:44 PM

jahvon is not involved in this he was at work thank you
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Posted by: kyopinion on Aug 31, 2008 at 11:57 AM

why does a person or persons go right to someones home and shoot them for no apparent reason? dont think they would 9 times out of 10. someone knows more than they are letting on. but hey, i guess we are all stupid! RIGHT?
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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 30, 2008 at 10:04 AM

Kendra someones tries to help u an u say people are throwing out names. Be stupid an let murda black an his hoodlum friends get away. These crimes need to end.
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