HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested on drug charges late Tuesday, while Huntington police officers were investigating multiple reports of gunshots in the 500 block of 9th Street West.
Authorities said officers responded at approximately 11:20 p.m. to 5th Avenue West and 9th Street West where a resident reported that his brother had fired a weapon at him multiple times.
The incident is still being investigated, but officers did not locate any gunshot victims, nor did they find any evidence of anyone being shot.
During a search of the area, officers saw three men walking near 13th Street West and Madison Avenue. As officers approached the three men, one of them fled.
Officers spoke to the other two men and subsequently arrested Kori H. Barnes, 24 of Whitehall, Ohio.
Officers found 7.28 grams of suspected heroin on Barnes, who was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and obstructing an officer.