In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 8, 2024, the quiet of a Princeton, West Virginia neighborhood was broken by an act of violence that claimed the life of 52-year-old Shaileshbhai Patel. Known to some as "Sam," Patel, a male of Middle Eastern/Arab descent, was discovered by Princeton Police officers who were responding to a report of a possible shooting at approximately 1:00 a.m.
at a residence located at 417 Kee Street, in the vicinity of North McNutt Avenue.
Upon their arrival, officers found Patel with a fatal gunshot wound to his upper chest. The incident is being treated as a murder, prompting an intensive investigation by the Princeton Police Department. In the days following the shooting, law enforcement has been actively gathering evidence and seeking information from the public to piece together the circumstances that led to Patel's death.
As the investigation progressed, it was reported that two individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting. However, details regarding the identities of those charged and the specific nature of the charges they face have not been widely released. In an effort to bring those responsible to justice, the Patel family has offered a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest. The police have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Princeton Police Department or the Mercer County non-emergency number as they continue to seek answers for a grieving family and community.
