1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting in Elkins

ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) – One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting was reported in Elkins on Monday.

According to Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes, a shooting was reported at Heavner Acres Mobile Home Court in Elkins around 3:30 p.m. Members of the Elkins Police Department and other law enforcement agencies responded to the incident.

Very little information has been provided about the incident, but Stokes confirmed that one man is dead and a suspect is in custody. There is no information about the identity of the victim or the suspect.

Stokes added that there are no known risks to the public at this time.

Stokes said the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as soon as possible.