Elderly man found dead after self-inflicted shooting, Bluefield WV
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police and rescue units responded near Cherrywood Lane in Bluefield after a report that an 87-year-old man had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Law enforcement confirmed the individual was deceased upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Mercer County Public Safety and WV State Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:12
Transcript:
00:00
Mercer Control Bluefield Rescue, you get a unit to respond near Cherrywood Lane, female caller screaming that (name withheld) committed suicide, not sure what happened.
00:12
We do have law enforcement responding as well, 853.
00:22
Hey, they're in on control.
00:23
We're responder pay traffic.
00:24
Go ahead.
00:30
Copy. Have you responded to 853.
00:33
Incident number (number withheld).
00:35
Once again, (number withheld).
00:37
Have you responded near Cherrywood Lane.
00:44
Have a female that called in screaming that (name withheld) committed suicide.
00:53
Further information, 87-year-old male, gunshot wound.
00:58
Deceased on arrival.
01:08
Sample. Control 8.09 just be advised.
01:10
Law enforcement just arrived on scene.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Cherrywood Ln, Bluefield, WV 24701
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