In the late hours of a Saturday night in St. Albans, West Virginia, the life of 22-year-old Michael Monson, a male, was cut tragically short. On October 12, 2019, Monson was fatally shot inside a residence on the 2200 block of Monroe Avenue. The incident, which unfolded around 11:30 p.m., stemmed from a heated argument that escalated to a devastating conclusion.
Monson had gone to the home of a married couple, a household where he had a prior relationship with the woman who resided there. During the course of the dispute, a single gunshot was fired, striking Monson in the abdomen. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and he was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, the single gunshot wound proved to be fatal, and Michael Monson succumbed to his injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the St.
Albans Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Monson's death. Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred during an argument but did not immediately release details about the other individuals involved or the specifics of what led to the fatal encounter. At the time, law enforcement officials stated that their investigation was ongoing.
As of late 2025, there have been no publicly available reports detailing any arrests made in connection with the death of Michael Monson. Information regarding any specific suspect or suspects has not been released by law enforcement. The case remains a painful memory for those who knew him, a life ended abruptly in a moment of conflict, with the full story of that night and any subsequent justice yet to be publicly known.
