Subject high on LSD accused in Fairmont attack

FAIRMONT, W.Va. Police in Fairmont have arrested a 25-year-old who allegedly attacked a group of people in an apartment while high on LSD.

On Thursday, when police arrived at the apartment on Ridgely Avenue, residents were fleeing, and police found Tyreese Files inside with a gun fighting with other occupants.

Police said the basement door was damaged when they entered and found Files on his knees, sweating with a facemask on.

The police placed Files in handcuffs and found a pistol next to him. A victim at the scene said police files hit him during the attack.

While being questioned, Files admitted to taking LSD and said he wanted to fight the victim, and the only way was to kick the door in.

Witnesses also told police Files pointed the gun at the group after he kicked the door in.

Files has been charged with wanton endangerment, use of a firearm during a felony, and burglary and is being held in the North Central Regional Jail in lieu of a $150,012 bond.