MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown Police have identified the victims in Thursday’s deadly home invasion on Montrose Avenue.
Jesse James Loya, 36, of Morgantown was shot and killed early Thursday morning in home at 1248 Montrose Avenue in Morgantown. Kyle A. Brown, 22, of Morgantown, survived the attack. Brown suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and is being treated at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Morgantown police responded to a shots fired call at 1248 Montrose Street at approximately 4:20 a.m. Thursday where they found the victims. Witnesses told police two men forced their way into the residence and started firing, then fled the scene on foot.
Loya was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are still trying to identify the two suspects, who were reportedly dressed entirely in black at the time.
Anyone with information should contact the Morgantown Police Department at 304-284-7522.