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    Two dead following shooting in West Virginia

    By Austin Simms,

    2024-08-20
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    MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting at a residence on East Burke Street in Martinsburg has left two men dead, the Martinsburg Police Department reported on Monday.

    The incident occurred just before 3 PM at 326 E. Burke Street, prompting a response from local law enforcement.

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    Upon arrival, officers found one male victim dead inside the residence.

    A second male victim was discovered near the rear entrance of the home. He was rushed to Berkeley Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

    Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds.

    The police have stated that they believe the two men were the only individuals involved in the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

    The investigation is still active, and a section of East Burke Street remains closed to traffic as authorities continue their work.

    The names of the victims have not been released, as the police are ensuring that their families are notified first.

    The Martinsburg Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact them at 304-264-2100.

    Police say further updates will be provided as more details become available.

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    KINGQUAD750
    08-22
    Martinburg is getting bad
    Mark Pringle
    08-21
    Wow@WilliamM Sheehan Really that's how we going We all fall short Whather they were drug users or not Doesn't mean they deserved to b Killed Yea I hear its pretty bad there But it's many places across the US Can't do drugs if there aren't any to do Same With Killing If the guns weren't so easy to obtain Probably less Murders I've done my share of drugs over the years And many that I kno F the Alcohol that makes Fatboys out of folks In closing I'm saying let's stop judging each other Bottom line parents have to inform our children About Drugs Gambling etc Prayers out to the Families of the Victims
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