HEDGESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department (BCSO) has arrested a Hedgesville man in connection with a fatal shooting on Tuesday, October 29.
According to the BCSO, Deputies responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 2:18 p.m. on Tub Run Hollow Road.
Upon arrival, investigators began their inquiry, which led to the arrest of 25-year-old John Alexander Congo.
He is accused of fatally shooting his father, 68-year-old Anthony John Congo.
After securing search warrants, investigators seized multiple items of evidence from the scene.
John Congo was transported to Eastern Regional Jail and is awaiting arraignment.
Authorities are asking anyone with further information regarding the case to contact the lead investigator, Corporal Dopson, at 304-267-7000.