GILMER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested for the attempted murder of his mother.
On April 16, 2023, Cpl. N.K. Mires responded to a “shots fired” call in Shock, WV. Gilmer County 911 advised that Benjamin Wood, 45, had barricaded himself inside a residence and was shooting at his mother.
Additional units from neighboring counties responded to assist. Staff from Gilmer County 911 negotiated with Benjamin Wood, and he surrendered without incident.
It was discovered Benjamin Wood had fired approximately three shots inside the residence.
Benjamin Wood is charged with Attempted Murder and is lodged in Central Regional Jail.
No one was injured during this incident. The status of this investigation remains active.
