One Dead in Wheeling Island Shooting

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Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 100 block of South Huron Street on Wheeling Island just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. 

A male victim was taken to Wheeling Hospital where he later died. 

WPD detectives are currently interviewing an individual involved in the incident. 

The victim’s name is not being released at this time. The shooting remains under investigation.

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