Man shot by police after allegedly threatening EMS with gun
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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