Homicide — Huntington, WV — reported 2026-07-11
SUMMARY
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on July 7 in the 2400 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Homicide
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Date reported: 2026-07-11
- Suspect: male, age 30
- Victim(s): 1 (Jackie Harper)
- Status: arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder
REPORTED DETAILS
- The initial shooting death happened at the 2400 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington.
- Javon Carpenter, 30, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.
- Carpenter has resided in the Huntington area for approximately 10 years.
- A warrant was issued against Carpenter for Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
- Carpenter is currently being held at Western Regional Jail pending his arraignment.