Approved for Release from Office of Emergency Services/911: April 2, 2017 Product Type: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
**OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING-SUSPECT INFORMATION NEEDED**
On April 1, 2017 at approximately 1844 hours Deputy David Vandevender of the Webster County Sheriff’s Office was conducting road patrol near Meadow Fork Road, off Rt 82, near Cowen, WV. Deputy Vandevender approached a vehicle stopped in the road. The driver appeared to be passed out. Deputy Vandevender approached the vehicle and was immediately shot with a small caliber handgun. Deputy Vandevender retreated while returning fire and the suspect fled. Deputy Vandevender returned to his patrol vehicle and gave chase but lost the vehicle. The round struck Deputy Vandevender in his bullet proof vest and he was not injured.
The vehicle was a Chevy Cavalier, light blue in color. The license plate was covered with a dark tinted cover and was obscured from view. A similar vehicle is pictured below. Anyone with information concerning this suspect, vehicle, or this incident please contact Sgt. Steve Murphy at 304-226-3200 or 304-637-0200 or 304-847-2122.
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