In the quiet community of Fairmont, West Virginia, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a sudden act of violence. Zack Tyler Howser, a 21-year-old White male, was fatally shot on the evening of September 15, 2020. The incident unfolded on Watson Avenue, where Howser was discovered wounded inside a vehicle. He was rushed to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, but succumbed to his injuries the following day, on September 16, 2020.
The Fairmont Police Department immediately
launched a homicide investigation into Howser's death. Their efforts quickly identified a person of interest, Jeremiah S. Moore. For several months, Moore remained at large, with law enforcement actively seeking his whereabouts. The search for the suspect extended beyond local jurisdictions, involving the U.S. Marshals Service in the effort to bring him into custody. The collaborative efforts of these law enforcement agencies underscored the seriousness of the crime and their commitment to finding the individual responsible for Howser's death.
A significant break in the case came on January 14, 2021, when authorities located and arrested Jeremiah S. Moore in Braxton County, West Virginia. His capture was the result of a coordinated operation by the Fairmont Police Department, the Braxton County Sheriff's Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Following his apprehension, Moore was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Zack Tyler Howser. He was subsequently held at the North Central Regional Jail as he awaited legal proceedings. The arrest brought a measure of resolution to a community shaken by the violent loss of a young life, marking a crucial step forward in the pursuit of justice for Zack Howser and his family.
