Suspect description released in Morgantown shooting investigation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Detectives in Morgantown continue their investigation into a shooting they stumbled onto while responding to a crash Monday at 9:16 p.m. on Don Knotts Boulevard at the Waterfront Hotel.

When police arrived at 9:16 p.m. the driver of one of the vehicles had a gunshot wound to the right shoulder an another suspect who is believed to be the shooter fled the scene.

Police have described the suspect who fled as a black male with short black hair wearing a black leather jacket and dark jeans.

The victim was transported by Mon County EMS with serious injuries, but is expected to recover.

Information about the incident can be left by calling 304-284-7454.