COAL CITY, W.Va. — A shooting on Abney Road that injured a man in his residence is under investigation, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
According to Lt. M.A. McCray, an intruder forced entry into a home and was met with gunfire from a shotgun by the resident.
The intruder returned fire, hitting Glen Michael Israel in the face with gunfire.
First responders transported Israel to Raleigh General Hospital. He was later transferred to Charleston Area Medical Center.
Anyone with any information concerning this incident is asked to call the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (304) 255-9300 or Crimestoppers at (304) 255-STOP.