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Man killed in Huntington, West Virginia, shooting identified

UPDATE: (11:50 A.M. Dec. 1, 2022) – The Huntington Police Department has identified a man who was shot and killed in Huntington last night.

According to the HPD, Christopher J. Johnson, 40, of Huntington died following a shooting that happened at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington.


UPDATE: (9:43 P.M. Nov. 30, 2022) – A 40-year-old man has died after a shooting in Huntington, according to the city of Huntington.

The man’s name has not been released at this time.

The city says no arrests have been made.

If you have any information, contact the Huntington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau at 304-696-4420 at extension 1032. You can also leave anonymous tips at 304-696-4444.


UPDATE: (7:19 P.M. Nov. 30, 2022) – Authorities say a male victim was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Huntington. There is no further information available on his condition at this time.


HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Authorities are on the scene of an alleged shooting in Huntington.

According to Cabell County dispatchers, the call came in around 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, regarding a possible shooting in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington. Dispatchers say there is no word on the victim’s condition at this time.

The Huntington Police, EMS and Fire departments are on scene.

This is a developing story and we will update this article as more information becomes available.