Braxton County man has been charged with attempted murder and more

Nicholas County, WV (WOAY) – A Braxton County man has been charged with shooting a Nicholas County man.

Rylan Johnson is facing charges of attempted murder, malicious wounding, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

It all started when state police responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the GoMart gas station in the Birch River area of Nicholas County.

Based on their investigation, they believe the victim, Samuel Kelly, was shot at a house on Old Turnpike Road in Little Birch.

Kelly is being treated at Charleston Area Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing.

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