West Virginia man tased and charged with first degree murder after woman found dead with gun shot wound

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — A Hancock County, West Virginia man is facing murder charges after a 911 medical call led to a gruesome discovery Saturday morning.

According to the Weirton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Elm Street after a reported medical call.

Upon arrival, officers witnessed 32-year-old Jordan Lee Pager walking from the home, yelling at the ambulance personnel while holding a handgun.

Officials say the officers ordered Pager to put the weapon down, but he did not follow instructions and was subdued by Taser.

While searching inside the residence, officers discovered the body of Taylor M. Albert, 30, with a gunshot wound. Officials say no one else was in the residence.

Pager has been charged with First Degree Murder and is currently housed in the Northern Regional Jail.

Officials say the investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.

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