Crime
2-year-old shot and killed in the Chapmanville area in Logan County
Logan County, WV – A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Logan County on Saturday, as a 2-year-old child was tragically shot and killed in the Chapmanville area, according to the West Virginia State Police.
The shooting occurred in the Chapmanville area of Logan County, a community shaken by the tragic loss.
Both the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia State Police responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
West Virginia State Police have announced that the investigation is active and ongoing. Details about the nature of the shooting, potential suspects, or the events leading up to the tragedy have not yet been disclosed.
Law enforcement officials have assured the community that they will provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are urged to respect the sensitivity of the situation and await further official details.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the West Virginia State Police to assist in the investigation.
On December 13, 2024, at approximately 10:39 a.m., the DeSoto Police Department received a 911 hang-up call from a residence in the 1000 block of Hunter’s Creek Drive.
Upon reestablishing contact, the caller, identified as 26-year-old Arthur Lee Armstrong, Jr., informed dispatchers that he was armed with “several” weapons and intended to harm police officers.
A second caller later confirmed that Armstrong was at the residence with multiple other occupants and armed with a knife.
DeSoto patrol officers promptly responded to the scene.
Upon their arrival, Armstrong confronted them in the front yard, wielding a knife in each hand.
Ignoring repeated commands to stop and drop his weapons, Armstrong advanced aggressively toward the officers.
As Armstrong continued closing the distance, one officer discharged a single round from a patrol rifle, striking Armstrong in the chest.
Officers quickly disarmed Armstrong and initiated life-saving measures on the scene. Armstrong was then transported to Central Methodist Hospital by DeSoto EMS, where he was pronounced deceased upon arrival.
The DeSoto Police Department requested that the Grand Prairie Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
Additionally, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Unit dispatched an investigator to provide an independent review of the matter.
In accordance with department policy, the officer who discharged the weapon has been placed on paid administrative leave while these investigations are underway.
The DeSoto Police Department recognizes the significant impact this incident has on the community, as well as the individuals and families involved. A comprehensive investigation is being conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event, and the department is committed to maintaining transparency throughout the process.
To provide further details, a press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the DeSoto Police Department headquarters. Community members and media are encouraged to attend for updates on the investigation.