BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Shortly before 10:30 pm on December 29, 2023, officers of the Beckley Police Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred inside a vehicle that was parked in the Beckley Crossing Shopping Center.
Upon arrival, they discovered one female victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. Emergency medical services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was later declared deceased. Responding officers were able to take Deshawn Lawson, 28, of Beckley, into custody at the scene. The initial investigation suggests that this shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Mr. Lawson has been charged with the following: First Degree Murder, Use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and Wanton Endangerment.
The victim’s identity is currently being withheld pending family notification.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.
