Martinsburg Police Involved in Fatal Shooting Incident
Officer-involved shooting results in fatality
The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025
By Tom Markland
In a tragic incident in Martinsburg, a suspect was fatally shot by officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police after he allegedly threatened them with a rifle. The situation escalated following a 911 call for emergency medical services related to a woman fearing for her safety. This incident led to the establishment of a perimeter by law enforcement, resulting in the shooting when the armed individual failed to comply with orders. The case is under investigation by the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, while an internal review is being conducted by the Sheriff’s Department. The article was published by The Journal and underscores the ongoing challenges of violent incidents in the region.
