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Man in critical condition following shooting at Mercer County bar

By Austin Simms,

20 days ago

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BRUSH FORK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 37-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting early Saturday morning at a Mercer County bar.

According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, police responded to the West Virginia University (WVU) Emergency Room in Bluefield after receiving a report of a gunshot victim.

The incident occurred before 3:45 at Jay Jay’s Bar, located at 1188 Coal Heritage Road in Brush Fork.

The victim, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, is currently undergoing medical treatment.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved as the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.

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Tom Booth

19d ago

Is this the same bar where the off-duty Bluefield cop caused a scene over his ex girlfriend, but Bluefield police arrested the bar owner?

AR15w/Bumpstock5.56/223

19d ago

remember folks always carry and stay safe

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