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Marcelius Likely

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 18, 2022, a violent encounter in downtown Morgantown, West Virginia, claimed the life of 34-year-old Marcelius Likely, a Black/African American man. The fatal incident unfolded around 3:07 a.m. in the 200 block of Walnut Street, a busy area known for its nightlife. Likely was seated in the rear of a parked vehicle with a female companion when a man approached from behind and fired several shots from a handgun into the passenger area.

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  • WV News: Suspect in Morgantown, West Virginia, homicide jailed without bond
  • https://www.wdtv.com: Man charged with murder after Morgantown shooting that left one dead, another injured
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    Victim Details

    Marcelius Likely

    Male

    Black / African American

    Morgantown

    WV

    2022-09-18

    34

    Marcelius

    Likely

    11/05/2025

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