Violent — Chelyan, WV — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A suspect in a Kanawha County stabbing was fatally shot during a standoff with law enforcement.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Chelyan, WV
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (stabbing victim)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at the Par Mar convenience store in the 15000 block of MacCorkle Avenue SE in the Chelyan area.
  • A man came into the business claiming he'd been stabbed in the back and was bleeding profusely.
  • Deputies said a suspect ran into a nearby home, sparking a standoff.
  • Multiple attempts to get the man out of the home were unsuccessful.
  • K-9 Jett was stabbed in the head during the incident and was immediately removed and rushed to a veterinary clinic.