Nicholas County deputy who was shot and killed is identified

NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A deputy in Nicholas County who was shot and killed in the line of duty has been identified.

Officials say Deputy Thomas Baker of Summersville tragically lost his life while on duty. A domestic incident turned into a shooting between two suspects and two deputies Friday night of June 3 in Birch River at a camper.

Both deputies deployed their tasers as the incident escalated.  When both deputies followed the two suspects into the camper, they starting firing shots at the deputies. Deputy Thomas Baker was shot in the back and died from his injuries.

One suspect, Richie Holcomb, was shot and killed.  Another suspect, Brent Tyler Kelly, 28, was injured and eventually booked in Central Regional Jail early Saturday morning.  Kelly is charged with first-degree murder.

Another deputy on the scene, Josh Ellison, was shot in the leg and injured. He was transported to Summersville Regional Medical Center for his injuries and has been released.

This story continues to develop and will be updated as more information is available.