MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — State Police aren’t saying much about an incident at a Hardy County gentleman’s club which left a man dead.
According to troopers, the Hardy County 911 center was called in reference to a male who was intoxicated and becoming belligerent at the Paradise City Gentleman’s Club located in Mathias in the early morning hours of Jan. 3. Witnesses said the man left the club but returned a short time later and got into a fight with the staff of the club.
“The Hardy County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and began conducting an investigation. While on scene, the male was found to be unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were administered. EMS personnel responded to assist and the male would be pronounced deceased on scene,” said State Police Corporal Phillip Butler.
Troopers haven’t released the name of the victim but said he is from the local area.
Troopers have not revealed a cause of death but added no firearms were involved. An active investigation into the incident continues.