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Search for missing man in Fairmont halted, body discovered

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Police in Fairmont have suspended the search for a missing 18 -year-old man who’d last been seen Sunday.

Alexander Lee Harris was reported missing by relatives who said he was emotionally distraught when he left an Avalon Road address.

Wednesday morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area.

An investigation continues into circumstances of the man’s death. Foul play is not suspected.





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