CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Investigators say a man shot and killed in a Charleston road rage incident looks to have been the aggressor.
Charleston Police arrived on the scene of a shooting on Charleston’s Greenbrier Street near the entrance to North Gate Business Park Monday evening around 10:20 p.m. There they found William Ray Hinerman, 63, of Charleston lying on the pavement outside his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police were also able to speak with another individual at the scene who had called 911. According to the individual he is also the one who fired the fatal shot at Hinerman.
Police said the preliminary investigation shows Hineram was operating his vehicle in an erratic and aggressive manner prior to the incident. According to police the second driver pulled over to the side otf the road to avoid any further confrontation. Statements, as well as evidence at the scene, indicated Hinerman made a U-Turn and returned to the location.
The second driver told investigators Hinerman got out of his vehicle in an agitated state and approached the other driver. During the confrontation, Hinerman is alleged to have struck the other driver repeatedly. The second driver pulled a firearm and fired one round which struck Hinerman in the abdomen.
The second driver has not been charged and the case is under investigation. Once complete, the evidence will be presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine if any charges should be filed.