No charges filed after man shot and killed during fight in Mingo County

MINGO COUNTY, WV ( WVNS ) — A 42-year-old Mingo County man was shot and killed during a fight with another man from Mingo County.

According to a West Virginia State Police press release, on Friday, July 5, 2024, Troopers responded to a report of a shooting at a home along Route 65 between Naugatuck and Lenore, West Virginia. Once on scene, the victim, identified as Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Further investigation into the shooting revealed that Speer allegedly went to the home of David Hodge, 50, of Lenore, WV. Once there, a fight began between the two men. Sometime during the fight, David Hodge reportedly shot Speer multiple times.

Charles Speer was taken to Williamson ARH where he was pronounced dead. His body was taken to Frankfort, Kentucky for an autopsy.

After discussions between investigators and the Mingo County Prosecutor, no charges have been filed.

An investigation into the shooting remains active.

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