Suspect shot in standoff with Jackson County authorities, deputies say

JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED – 19:30, 20/11/24

An armed suspect is dead after a standoff with authorities in Jackson County Thursday night, deputies said.

Dispatchers confirmed the crash occurred along Panther Lane in the Sandyville area.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the suspect was shot.

The story will be updated as information is released about the standoff and events leading up to it.

ORIGINAL STORY

A standoff has been confirmed by dispatchers in Jackson County that is causing a heavy police presence.

The standoff was reported along Panther Lane in the Sandyville area, the dispatcher said.

Jackson County deputies said authorities are in a barricade situation with a man in possession of a firearm.

This story will be updated as information becomes available.