PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On March 1, 2024, Trooper Fisher and Trooper Weis responded to a shooting on Winfield Road in Fraziers Bottom, WV.
Their investigation revealed the victim had traveled to the accused’s residence and an argument ensued. The accused fired three shots striking the victim in the leg two times. The victim, 61-year-old John Hesler of Hopewell Va, was taken to CAMC General for non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused 53 year old John Bilzor of Fraziers Bottom WV, was taken into custody without incident and is being charged with Malicious Wounding and Unlawful Assault.