One dead in shooting

(WSAZ)
Published: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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UPDATE 6:50 p.m.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person has died after a shooting in the 1000 block of College Avenue in Barboursville on Thursday afternoon.

The police department said when officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old victim on the front porch with a gunshot wound.

Life-saving efforts were attempted by first responders but were unsuccessful.

Officials claim at this time it appears the shooting was the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.

No suspects are at large and the public is not in danger, according to the Barboursville police.

The investigation is on-going by detectives with the Barboursville Police Department.

Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person has died after a shooting in Barboursville, according to dispatchers.

They said the shooting is believed to have been accidental.

One is in custody at this time.

Keep checking the WSAZ App for updates.

At least one person was injured on Thursday during a shooting, according to 911 dispatchers.

The shooting happened on College Avenue, dispatchers say.

Cabell County EMS is on scene along with Barboursville Police and fire officials.

Further information has not been released.

Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.