The shooting occurred in the 100 block of Fairmont Avenue and was reported around 3:50 p.m. Once on the scene, officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from a life-threatening injury.

Jayenne Elementary School is a public school located in Fairmont, WV, which is in a distant town setting. The student population of Jayenne Elementary School is 300 and the school serves PK-4.

East Park Elementary School is a public school located in Fairmont, WV, which is in a distant town setting. The student population of East Park Elementary School is 330 and the school serves PK-4.