On April 13, 2013 at approximately 8:36 p.m. Deputy J. T. Snyder of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Smoot Avenue, near the intersection with Carver Street, in Institute, WV for a shooting. Metro 911 received a calls of a disturbance and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival he met with the victim, a man in his fifties from Poca, WV.
The man was shot once in the face. He was transported to CAMC General for treatment. No motives or suspect names are being released at this time, however, investigators have several leads in the case.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office. Those providing information can remain anonymous. Anyone may submit a tip on the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office's website, at www.kanawhasheriff.us, or contact Detective A. Pile at 304-357-0556 during business hours.
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Cpl. B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
301 Virginia St. E.
Charleston WV 25301
304-357-0732