Fight in church parking lot turns deadly

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A fight that began inside a soup kitchen and spilled out into a parking lot turned deadly on Sunday after a man pulled out a knife.

According to the Charleston Police Department, police responded to a stabbing call Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 1:10 p.m.

When officers arrived at 1105 Quarrier Street, they found Jackie James Cummings, 27, of Duck, West Virginia, with a stab wound to the upper leg.

Cummings was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers on scene determined Cummings and another person were asked to leave Manna Meal when they began fighting.

Both left St. John’s Church in Charleston and began fighting in the parking lot of the church. That is when Cummings is accused of pulling out a knife.

Officers report the other person involved pushed Cummings. When Cummings fell to the ground, the knife he was holding went into his upper leg

At this time no charges will be filed.

The case will be handed over to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office for review, officials say.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person has died after suffering a stab wound around 1:00 p.m. in Charleston Sunday.

According to the Charleston Police Department, a fight broke out inside the St. John’s Church in Charleston, which moved into the parking lot of the church.

One victim suffered a stab wound to the leg and was taken to a local hospital.

“We learned that the stab wound was really bad so we summoned Charleston paramedics who responded to the scene,” Lt. Tony Hazelett with CPD said. “Unfortunately, the victim died at the hospital.”

No charges have been issued at this time.

“We have no suspects taken into custody,” Hazelett said. “We have all parties involved. We’re not looking for anyone right now. There’s no threat to the public and we’re just gonna go through the witness statements and go from there.”

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person was taken to the hospital after being stabbed Sunday.

Charleston Police Department confirmed the stabbing Sunday.

According to the Kanawha County Metro 911, two people were fighting, which resulted in one person being stabbed.

This is a developing story.

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