10:06am: Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

Man killed in Huntington shooting

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man was shot and killed in Huntington early Saturday morning.

According to police, Sontezz Lomax, 39, of Charleston, previously of Huntington, was shot as he stood near the The Lantern bar at 817 4th Avenue. The shooting occurred at around 2:50 a.m.

Another person was hit by flying debris. The injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Huntington Police Department at 304-696-4420 ext 1025 or the Crime Tip Line at 304-696-4444.





More News

News
Tractor trailer fire backs up I-64 traffic in Kanawha County
Cab and trailer damaged.
April 19, 2024 - 7:38 am
News
MetroNews This Morning 4-19-24
Get up-to-date on what's going on across the state.
April 19, 2024 - 6:23 am
News
WVU offers information, resources as campus carry implementation closes in
Campus Conversation held.
April 19, 2024 - 2:19 am
News
Kanawha County Schools superintendent announces agreement with WVU on new Master's program for teachers
The two-year program will mostly be online for 25 teachers trying to become a reading specialist.
April 18, 2024 - 11:00 pm