Huntington shooting death under investigation

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A shooting death in Huntington Wednesday night may have been the result of an accident.

Police said Thursday Stephen Lawrence, 22, of Huntington, was shot once in the chest at a house on Latulle Ave. Investigators said Lawrence had been drinking with two other people and his gun was being passed around when it discharged. He died at the scene.

Investigators said the information will be presented to a Cabell County grand jury.

 





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