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Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon released the following press statement on Friday at approximately 10 p.m.:
"One June, 14, 2024, at approximately 11:36 hours, Deputy R.C. Hebb responded to the Allegheny Highway near Eagles Nest Road on 33 East outside of Elkins for a suspicious vehicle call. While Hebb was en route, a caller advised the vehicle appeared to have a window that appeared to be shot out.
"Once on scene, Deputy Hepp approached the car and discovered the victim with what appeared to be an apparent gunshot wound. EMS units and Deputies S.D. Kyle and S.R. Davis arrived to assist. The victim did not survive.
"This incident is under investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, The Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the West Virginia State Police Crime Scene Team.
"The Randolph County Sheriff's Office would like to express our sincere sympathy, condolences and prayers to the family and friends of our lost brother and to the Elkins Police Department during this tragic time."