James Richard Moore III, a 42-year-old Black/African American male from Lanark, West Virginia, was fatally shot on Thursday, October 8, 2020. The shooting occurred at a residence located in the 400 block of Midway Road in Lanark. When deputies from the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department arrived at the scene, they discovered Moore with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department announced that they were actively seeking a suspect in connection with the shooting. An investigation into Moore's death was launched to ascertain the circumstances that led to the fatal event. However, despite the initial efforts of law enforcement, there is no publicly available information to indicate that any arrests have been made in the case.
Furthermore, the identity of any potential suspect or suspects has not been released.
James Richard "Pug" Moore III was born on March 7, 1978. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School's class of 1998. Moore was known in his community as a caring individual with a passion for helping others, having worked as a cook in various group homes and as a caregiver for his brother and grandmother. He was also an avid football fan and a founding member of a team known as the "Storm." Described as a devoted husband and father of five, his obituary remembers him as a great cook and coach who enjoyed spending his time volunteering with local youth.
