On August 3, 2019, Kevin Gedeon, a 34-year-old resident of Martinsburg, West Virginia, lost his life due to gun violence. The incident occurred on a Saturday night behind the Moose Lodge located on Woodbury Avenue in Martinsburg.
According to the Martinsburg Police Department, the shooting took place before 9:30 p.m. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Kevin Gedeon and another individual, Montezz Lincoln, both 34 years old, lying on the ground. A third person, Marty Liscombe, also 34, was found with gunshot wounds and was subsequently taken to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. Unfortunately, Kevin Gedeon succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Virginia.
The investigation revealed that a stolen. 45 caliber handgun was found at the scene, indicating that the shooting was a result of a violent altercation. However, the reports do not specify any suspects or arrests directly related to Kevin Gedeon's death.
The police and other law enforcement agencies, including the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department and the West Virginia State Police, were involved in the investigation, but as of the available information, no specific suspects or arrests have been mentioned in connection with this particular incident.
The lack of detailed information on suspects or arrests in the reports suggests that the case may still be under investigation or that no one has been formally charged in connection with Kevin Gedeon's death. The incident remains one of the tragic examples of gun violence in Martinsburg, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such violent crimes in the community.
