LASHMEET —
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is on the scene of a shooting reported at a Wright Mountain Road residence.
Detective L.B. Murphy said a preliminary investigation indicates a person attempted to break into a home and was shot. The Princeton Rescue Squad transported one person from the scene. The investigation is continuing at this time.
More details to come.
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November 5, 2012
Man who attempted to break into Mercer County residence shot, police say
Anonymous Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Mon Nov 05, 2012, 05:32 PM EST
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