Officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Fayette County

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen has told WOAY that a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting. It happened in Cunard Sunday night as deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant.

The suspect locked himself inside a house with at least one gun. Deputies negotiated with him and ultimately used tear gas to get him out.

The man allegedly left the house and ran back inside, and aimed a gun. Deputies fired their guns and fatally injured him.

No deputies were hurt. The incident is under investigation. We will keep you updated as we learn more.

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