NORMAN RIDGE RESIDENT GUNSHOT VICTIM - Life-Flighted To Huntington Hospital

(09/05/2002)
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department is investigating a gunshot incident on Norman Ridge yesterday evening. Eugene Stevens was shot in the chest with a 9 mm handgun, according to Deputy Sheriff Carl Ballengee.

Stevens was taken to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center by Calhoun EMS shortly after the 5 p.m. incident. He was taken by HealthNet chopper to St. Marys Hospital in Huntington.

Stevens, according to a hospital spokesperson, was in the ICU listed in fair condition.

Deputy Ballengee said the shooting happened in the family residence, with Steven's wife Charlotte present.

"We are continuing the investigation," said Ballengee.