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Huntington police release information on murder case

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police have released more information in connection with a fatal shooting in Huntington.

Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins said Gabriel Zazueta, 20, of Huntington, was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue.

Watkins said a homicide investigation is underway.

It was initially reported that a second person had also been shot. Police have released no further information in connection with that report,

“At this stage of the investigation, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no known threat to the general public. No additional details are being released at this time,” a Monday news release said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 304-696-4444.





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