Sheriff Mike Dougherty reports that on Monday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Marshall County 911 received a call reporting a male subject attempting to force entry into a residence located on Dragon Highway in Cameron, West Virginia. During the incident, the suspect allegedly discharged multiple rounds into the occupied home.
Because the residence is located within the Cameron city limits, the Cameron Police Department initially responded to the scene. Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist. While officers were en route, Marshall County 911 advised responding units that shots had been fired at the residence.
Upon arrival, officers observed apparent bullet damage to the front of the home and located numerous spent 9mm shell casings along U.S. Route 250. Investigators later determined that approximately fifteen rounds had been fired into the residence, which was occupied by fifteen individuals at the time, including multiple juveniles.
The suspect was identified as Matthew Horn. According to witness statements, Horn had reportedly been involved in a verbal dispute with family members earlier in the evening before arriving at the residence. Witnesses stated that after attempting to gain entry into the home, Horn allegedly fired multiple rounds toward the residence while family members, including children, sought shelter inside.
Deputies and officers from the Cameron Police Department began searching the area for the suspect vehicle, described as a silver or gray Chevrolet Equinox. Officers later located the vehicle on Adams Hill Road and detained Horn without incident.
During the investigation, officers recovered a Taurus PT809 9mm handgun from the vehicle. Following Miranda warnings, Horn allegedly admitted to discharging the firearm into the residence. Evidence collected at the scene included spent shell casings, projectiles recovered from inside the home, and the firearm believed to have been used in the incident.
Matthew Horn has been charged with:
-15 counts of Wanton Endangerment with a Firearm
-15 counts of Attempted Murder
-11 counts of Child Abuse
Creating Risk of Substantial Injury or Bodily Harm
Horn was transported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office for processing before being lodged at the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail.
Due to the number of juveniles present during the incident, Child Protective Services was notified and will conduct follow-up as necessary.
Sheriff Dougherty would like to commend the responding deputies and officers from the Cameron Police Department for their quick response and coordinated efforts in bringing the situation under control without further injury.
