Morgantown Police Investigate Shooting
Officers of the Morgantown Police Department responded to Ruby Memorial Hospital due to a call of a gunshot wound at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 2, 2020.
Upon arrival, officers found that the victim, a 19 year old male from Morgantown, had been shot in the chest once and sustained a non-life threatening injury. He was taken to the hospital by a personal vehicle and first responders were not notified. Officers were able to determine that the shooting occurred on Arlington Street. The incident is under investigation at this time.
Anyone with information about this case should contact the Morgantown Police Department Detective Division at 304-284-7522.
Authority: Captain M.D. Solomon
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The Morgantown Police Department is committed to its goal of eliminating crime in our city. Citizens are encouraged to become a “Partner in Policing,” by reporting suspected criminal activity to the Morgantown Police Department Communications Center at (304) 284-7522. If you need immediate police attention of a crime is in progress, call 911.