Police investigating weekend shooting, break-in

WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Wheeling Police Department are currently investigating a shooting and break-in incident which took place over the weekend.

The Wheeling Police Department reports that on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at around 9:45am, authorities responded to the Ohio Street area of Wheeling Island with regard to reports of a breaking and entering incident.

Upon arriving at the scene, responding officer report having discovered that a firearm had been discharged inside the residence which struck a neighboring residence.

No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the incident and, according to police, no suspects have been identified in relation to the investigation at the time of writing.

“Information remains limited at this time,” said the Wheeling Police Department in a statement, encouraging members of the public to reach out to the department should they have any pertinent information in relation to the ongoing investigation. “If the public has any information, they are urged to call Wheeling Police at 304-234-3664 or submit a crime tip online at wheelingwv.gov/crimetip .