SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Summers County man is facing domestic violence charges after state police say he threw a coffee mug at a woman during an argument, striking her in the head and causing a bleeding injury.
According to the West Virginia State Police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 21, at a residence on Ellison Ridge Road in the Nimitz area of Summers County.
When a trooper arrived at the scene to investigate a reported domestic disturbance, the officer made contact with the victim, identified as Crystal Dawn Gill. The trooper reported observing an open, bleeding laceration on Gill’s forehead.
Gill told investigators that she and Albuquan Shameek Willis were arguing in the kitchen of the residence when Willis allegedly became aggressive and approached her with his fist raised as though he intended to strike her.
Fearing for her safety, Gill said she left the kitchen and went into the living room. However, the argument continued.
According to the complaint, while Gill was sitting on the couch, Willis allegedly picked up a coffee mug and threw it in her direction. The mug struck Gill in the forehead before hitting a wall and shattering.
The impact caused Gill’s forehead to begin bleeding heavily, according to investigators.
Gill told the responding trooper that after the mug struck her, Willis allegedly said, “That’s what you fucking get.”
While investigating the incident, the trooper also spoke with a witness, identified as Stephen Morris.
Morris told police he was in another room of the residence when he heard Gill and Willis arguing. He said he then heard glass shatter, followed by Willis allegedly saying, “That’s what you fucking get.”
Troopers reported finding the broken coffee mug in the living room, consistent with the victim’s account.
According to the complaint, Willis left the residence before law enforcement arrived.
Based on the investigation, the responding trooper requested warrants charging Willis with Domestic Battery and Domestic Assault.
The incident remains under investigation.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
