West Virginia
One injured in drive-by style shooting
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – One man was struck in the hand Tuesday in a drive-by shooting in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
West Virginia State Police responded to the shooting at 25 Fez Creek in Blanchard.
Troopers say the victim, Robert Morales, 53, had been struck in the hand at the intersection of WV Rt. 10 and Nine-Mile Creek Road.
Morales was taken to the hospital but was able to provide troopers with a detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle, including the West Virginia Registration number.
Troopers said the investigation led them to a vehicle on Goldie Lane in Branchland.
It is registered to Rodney Smith,19 and troopers were able to identify Smith as the driver of the vehicle.
Smith was arrested for conspiracy.
Troopers say the passenger of the vehicle was Jacob Billips, 22.
WVSP planned to issue warrants for Billups’ arrest on Wednesday. The charges include malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and conspiracy.
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