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Police identify victim in fatal shooting in Huntington

UPDATE: Huntington Police have identified the man who was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon.

According to Chief of Police Phil Watkins said the victim was Jackie Harper, 33, of South Charleston. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. in the 2400 block of 9th Avenue.

No arrests have been made. An investigation remains ongoing.

Police encouraged anyone with information to contact HPD’s Criminal Investigations Bureau at 304-696-4420 ext. 1083 to remain anonymous, call 304-696-444.

 

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A shooting death is under investigation is Huntington.

A statement from Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins said a man was fatally shot at just after 1 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of 9th Avenue and 24th Street.

An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made.

 





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