UPDATED, 5 p.m. 9/14/20
Kanawha County deputies said they are investigating a shooting in Cedar Grove after a man said he fired warning shots to scare a suspect he saw riding his stolen ATV.
A man was later found with a gunshot wound.
The owner of the ATV, Eric Spelock, 45, of Shrewsbury, told deputies he fired the shots to scare the suspect, according to a news release Monday from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran from the scene.
A short time later, deputies found Cody Beard, 22, of Cedar Grove on the bank of the Kanawha River with a gunshot wound to his leg, the news release said.
Beard was transported to an area hospital for treatment and surgery. He was in serious condition.
The investigation continues. Deputies said additional information may be released Tuesday.
ORIGINAL STORY
Metro 911 reported one person was shot Monday afternoon in Kanawha County.
The shooting was reported about 2:10 p.m. on East Dupont Avenue, 200 yards east of the GoMart in Cedar Grove.
Dispatchers said the shooting stems from a disturbance that was reported about 11:30 a.m.
No condition of the person was immediately available.
More details will be provided as more information becomes available.