MT. CARBON, W.Va. (WOAY) – A tragic shooting incident in the Mt. Carbon area of Fayette County on Monday, August 18, left two individuals dead and three others injured, according to Sheriff Jess McMullen of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim and an active gunman in the area. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was joined by troopers from the West Virginia State Police, officers from the Montgomery Police Department, and Division of Natural Resources (DNR) officers in a coordinated response.
Upon arriving at the scene, authorities located the suspected shooter inside his residence, deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Another individual was found deceased under a neighboring carport. The identity of the second victim is being withheld until family members are notified.
Three additional individuals sustained minor gunshot wounds. Sheriff McMullen reported that their injuries are non-life-threatening, and they are receiving medical treatment.
Detectives from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau are actively investigating the incident. Authorities have lifted a shelter-in-place advisory, stating there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public to assist with the investigation. Anyone with details related to the incident is urged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at 304-574-4226.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
