WV KNIFE AND GUN CLUB - Shooting Death In Mon County, Parkersburg Hold-Up

(02/24/2015)
PARKERSBURG HOLD-UP - Parkersburg Police arrested Joseph M. Shuman, 37, of Parkersburg Monday after he attempted to rob the 7th Street Rite Aid with a knife for drugs. His armed robbery ended with an arrest Monday evening.

Police say he threatened employees and their families with a large hunting style knife.

Shuman was still in the store when an officer arrived.

He was arrested after a brief standoff.

MORGANTOWN SHOOTING - There are few details about a shooting death last Friday night near Morgantown.

One person is dead and a person of interest has identified in a shooting in the Cheat Lake area.

The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department responded to a reported shooting at approximately 11:30 p.m.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found one deceased male. The victim has been identified as Colton Balasko, 18, of Price Hill Road.