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Charles CJ Mentz Jr.

Case from Huntington, WV dated Feb 22, 2023

Victim Details

Charles CJ Mentz Jr.

Female

White / Caucasian

Huntington

WV

2023-02-22

20

Charles

CJ Mentz Jr.

07/01/2026

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Charles 'C.J.' Mentz Jr., a 20-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, following a shooting incident. The shooting occurred at a residence in the 2700 block of Guyan Avenue in Huntington around 6:30 p.m..

Mentz was transported to the hospital by Cabell County EMS after being shot in the abdomen, but he succumbed to his injuries. The Huntington Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrou ...
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  • WV MetroNews: Huntington man dies in shooting - WV MetroNews
  • https://www.wsaz.com: Huntington police release name of shooting victim; friends remember him fondly
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