Man shot by police after allegedly threatening EMS with gun

The Huntington Police Department said an officer shot Gonzalez because he allegedly presented a...
The Huntington Police Department said an officer shot Gonzalez because he allegedly presented a gun to them.
Published: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:13 AM EST
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man was shot by officers in Huntington Sunday morning after allegedly threatening Cabell County EMS crews with a handgun, according to the Huntington Police Department.

Officers say Luis Gonzalez, 47, threatened Cabell EMS with a handgun at a convenience store at the corner of 8th street and 9th avenue, before he took off on foot.

They say a Huntington police K-9 unit was able to track Gonzalez to the 900 block of 13th street.

The Huntington Police Department said an officer shot Gonzalez because he allegedly pulled out a gun in front of them.

They say Gonzalez was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury.

No officers were injured in the incident.

Gonzalez will be charged with multiple felony counts of wanton endangerment.

Anyone with information should call 304-696-4420 or can leave tips anonymously at 304-696-4444.

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