Police release victim’s name in deadly shooting investigation

Police release victim’s name in deadly shooting investigation
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Charleston Police have identified the victim in a deadly shooting Friday evening on the city’s West Side.

Officers say Norman Sweeney, 49, had suffered a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident was reported just after 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Wyoming Street.

Officers say the shooting is being investigated as a homicide.

Other details are unavailable at this time, including information about a possible suspect.

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