West Virginia man accused of killing a Virginia man

A West Virginia man is facing murder and robbery charges in connection with the death of a 78 year-old Virginia resident.

David Hairm Gilbert, 24, of War, was arrested by police in McDowell County this week on a fugitive from justice warrant.

Police say Gilbert allegedly killed Leroy Shortridge of Grundy, VA. Back in November 2011, Shortridge’s body was found in a creek near his home.

Gilbert was indicted earlier this month by a Buchanan County Circuit Court on first-degree murder, attempted robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery charges.

Gilbert waived extradition. He’s currently being held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Haysi.