On March 31, 2020, 20-year-old Houston Andrew Cook of Huntington, West Virginia, was fatally shot. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and Cook succumbed to his injuries at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Prior to his death, Cook had been involved in the local community of Guyandotte, where he was remembered fondly by friends and family. He was born on January 27, 2000, in Huntington and was survived by his mother, Samantha Cook; father, Robert Mount; sister, Savannah Cook; brothers,
Ronald and Reice McCallister; and several other relatives.
In the years leading up to his death, Cook had encounters with law enforcement. He was arrested in Cabell County, West Virginia, on March 26, 2018, and again on February 3, 2020.
Following the shooting, the Huntington Police Department launched an investigation to identify any suspects or motives behind the incident. As of now, there have been no public reports indicating that arrests have been made or suspects identified in connection with Cook's death. The case remains unsolved, leaving his family and the community seeking answers and justice for the young man's untimely passing.
