FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2023

Morgantown Police Respond to Open Shots Fired Call

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On August 27th at approximately 0340 hours, Morgantown Police Officers responded to a shots fired call at the 400 block of Beverly Avenue. 

Upon arrival, officers made contact with several witnesses, who provided descriptions of the suspect as well as video footage of the incident. 

Officers determined that a single gunshot was fired following a physical altercation between individuals located in the area. 

The suspect had fled prior to police arrival. During the initial investigation into the incident, a suspect was identified by Morgantown Police Detectives, and service of a criminal complaint is pending. 

Further details will be released upon service of warrants. The Morgantown Police would like to thank the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office and the WVU Police Department for assisting in the investigation. 

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Morgantown Police Department Detective Division at 340-284-7454. 

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 Switchboard at (304) 284-7522. If you need immediate Police attention or a crime is in progress, call 911. 

Chief Eric Powell

Morgantown Police Department