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Huntington police investigating murder, double shooting

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police are investigating a murder and double shooting in Huntington.

Huntington police said the shooting death occurred Sunday night. A man’s body found in the 2600 block of Fifth Avenue had been fatally shot.

Huntington police identified the man as Wesley Mitchem, 29, of South Point, Ohio.

The shooting happened at around 8 p.m. Sunday.

No arrests have been made.

Huntington police also report two men were shot at about 1:20 a.m. Monday in the Marcum Terrace housing complex.

The investigation into those shootings is also underway.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call Cabell County 911 or contact the Huntington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau at 304-696-4420 extension 1083. Anonymous tips can also be left at 304-696-4444.





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