Walter Webster Elmore Obituary, Death – West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Logan County on Sunday. Authorities responded to a vehicle accident around 3:12 a.m. on WV Route 17 near the Ethel area. Upon arrival, they discovered that the driver, 42-year-old Walter Webster Elmore, had been shot in the abdomen. Elmore was taken to Logan Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
Investigators traced the crime scene back to a residence, which led them to arrest 23-year-old Darius James Stanton during a traffic stop on Pond Fork Road in Boone County. Stanton was taken to Southwestern Regional Jail, where he awaits arraignment.
Officials believe the shooting stemmed from a drug-related argument. The investigation remains ongoing.