Police identify woman killed in shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Charleson Police have released the name of a woman shot and killed on Sunday afternoon.
The woman identified as Julia Wickline, 40, of Charleston.
The incident was reported just after 3 o’clock on Sunday in the 1000 block of Grant Street, according to dispatchers.
Officers say Wickline was found shot and killed on her front porch.
Charleston Fire Department responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures, however, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A news release said Wickline was talking on her cell phone when she was approached by an unknown male. Investigators report the man spoke with Wickline before he fired multiple shots at her and took off, heading north to Russell Street.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division, 304-348-6480 or Metro Communications, 304-348-8111.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -First responders are on the scene of a deadly shooting in Charleston, West Virginia.
Charleston Police Department said the victim is a female.
The incident was reported just after 3 o’clock on Sunday in the 1000 block of Grant Street, according to dispatchers.
No information is being released on the woman’s identity.
Officers say the shooting is being investigated as a homicide
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