A man has died after an officer-involved shooting in the Dingess
area of Mingo County
West Virginia State Police say they were investigating a single
vehicle accident Sunday night, when 31 year old Randy Matheny, who was involved
in the accident, fired a shot before police arrived. Troopers say he then fled
the scene with a baby.
As Matheny's wife was taken to the hospital, troopers searched
for Matheny and the baby.
They were finally able to track him down at his home in the East
Fork 12 Pole Creek area.
Troopers say when they approached Matheny, he apparently lifted
his gun and pointed it at troopers, giving them no choice but to shoot him.
Matheny died from his injuries. The baby is reportedly to be okay.
