Monday, May 17, 2010
Victim Identifies Shooter Before Dying
"PECKS MILL, WV - Police received a call around 11:38 a.m. May 16 about a possible shooting on Pond Drive at Pecks Mill in Logan County, according to a news release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
"When police arrived, they discovered a female lying in the driveway of the residence near a vehicle. The female told law enforcement that Michael Deckard had shot her. LEASA EMS crew gave aid to the female as law enforcement secured the area so she could be transported for treatment, according to the news release.
"Officers entered the residence and found a deceased male lying on the floor in the dining room, according to the news release. The male was identified as Michael Deckard, 59, of Pecks Mill, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers also found a 12 gauge shotgun in the residence.
"The female was identified as Stacey Hensley, 31, of Chapmanville. She later died at CAMC General Hospital.
"Both bodies have been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Charleston.
"Police believe that evidence points to a murder/suicide, according to Cpl. B. D. Cobb and Deputy S. D. Townsend.
"Both bodies received shotgun wounds to the chest area."
From WOWKTV.com...
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