Man dies in Huntington shooting

Man dies in Huntington shooting
Published: Apr. 5, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington police are investigating a homicide after a man died from a shooting Wednesday night.

Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins said the shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Marcum Terrace.

Chief Watkins said the victim is Jermaine Johnson, 41, of Huntington. He died at a local hospital.

Chief Watkins is asking for the public’s help to find two men who are believed to have been present at the time of the shooting.

HPD said Antonio Roland and Rafael Solomon have been identified as being present at the time of the shooting and asking the men to contact police with any information they may have by calling the police department’s criminal investigation bureau at 304-696-4420 ext. 1083.

If you know where Roland or Soloman are or have any information about Johnson’s death you can also leave anonymous tips at 304-696-4444.

Johnson’s family provided WSAZ with his picture.

The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the 700 block of Marcum...
The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the 700 block of Marcum Terrace.(Johnson's family)
The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the 700 block of Marcum...
The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the 700 block of Marcum Terrace.(Johnson's family)

No arrests have been made at this time.

The Huntington Police Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department’s criminal investigation bureau at 304-696-4420 ext. 1083.

You can also leave anonymous tips at 304-696-4444.

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