Incident

2-28-2023 West Virginia Romney 1-1

Location

February 28, 2023

104 S Grafton St
Romney, West Virginia

Participants

  • Type: Victim
  • Name: Thomas Puffinberger
  • Age: 31
  • Age Group: Adult 18+
  • Gender: Male
  • Status: Killed
  • Type: Subject-Suspect
  • Name: Michael R.T. Nair
  • Age: 39
  • Age Group: Adult 18+
  • Gender: Male
  • Status: Unharmed

Incident Characteristics

  • Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)

Notes

business district off US-50, victim and subject lived at residence; not charged so far, case may go directly to grand jury

Guns Involved

1 gun involved.

  • Type: Unknown

District

Congressional District: 2
State Senate District: 15
State House District: 89