PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Early this morning, at approximately 2:50 am, members of the Princeton Police Department responded to Sonny’s Bar, located in the area of Athens Crossroads, about a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers contacted a victim who advised that a physical altercation had taken place, at which time a handgun was produced. At that time, two shots were fired in the direction of the victim, thankfully missing.
While en route to the complaint, two other responding units learned that the suspect had fled the area. A short time later, a witness gave officers information as to where to locate the suspect.
At that time, additional responding Princeton Police units responded to Ellison School Road in Camp Creek and located the suspect still in his vehicle. Officers were also able to locate the gun used in the shooting and the spent shell casings on the scene.
The suspect, Mitchell Combs, was placed under arrest without incident and charged with Wanton Endangerment, a felony. However, he should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
If you were a witness or have information regarding this incident, please contact the Princeton Police Department (304)487-5000.
