BELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of shooting another man and threatening to kill his father during an incident Wednesday evening in Belle.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to 305 West Main Street in Belle around 7:16 p.m. on November 11, 2026, after a 911 caller reported that someone had been shot.
Upon arrival, deputies located Darin Barefield, 32, of Belle, who had suffered a gunshot wound to his right foot.
Investigators allege that Joey Martin, 47, of Glasgow, fired several rounds from a handgun during the incident, with one of the bullets striking Barefield in the foot.
Authorities further allege that Herbert Barefield, Darin Barefield’s father, came out of the residence during the incident. Martin allegedly pointed the handgun at Herbert Barefield and threatened to kill him, prompting him to retreat inside the residence and hide.
Martin reportedly fled the scene before deputies arrived.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Martin on charges of malicious or unlawful assault and wanton endangerment involving a firearm.
The sheriff’s office warned that Martin is believed to still be armed and should not be approached.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office at 304-357-0169 or call 911. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through www.kanawhasheriff.us.
The investigation remains active, and authorities say additional charges may be filed.
All individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
