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Huntington police investigate shooting death

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Thursday night shooting of a Detroit man in Huntington is now being investigated as a murder.

Huntington police announced Friday afternoon Irvin Lanard Gilmore, 21, was pronounced dead at a Huntington hospital after his body was found at around 10:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of 25th Street.

Investigators said Gilmore suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information on the shooting is being asked to call Sgt. Jason Davis at 304-696-4420, Ext. 1021, Detective Steve Fitz at 304-696-4420, Ext. 1023, or the anonymous tip line at 304-696-4444.





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