Wheeling Island Homes Hit by Gun Fire Overnight

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Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on Wheeling Island Saturday morning. Police were called to the 100 block of Ohio Street around 5 a.m.

No one was injured, but two homes were struck by gunfire. Police detectives collected numerous shell casings in the area and at this time believe two male suspects fired the gunshots. Their exact identities are unknown as police continue to investigate.

If anyone has information or surveillance video, they are urged to contact police at 304-234-3664, submit an online crime tip at wheelingwv.gov/crimetip or call Crime Stoppers Upper Ohio Valley at 877-TIPS-4US.

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