In the quiet woods of Nicholas County, West Virginia, a weekend camping trip turned into a tragedy on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Kathy King, a 49-year-old Caucasian female from Lincoln County, was enjoying time at the Mountain Lake Campground in Summersville. The serene atmosphere was shattered when authorities from the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Kathy King deceased.
She had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the campground. The news of the violent death sent a ripple of concern through the community, leaving fellow campers and local residents in shock. Investigators immediately began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the tragic incident.
In the days that followed, authorities confirmed they were treating the death as a homicide. The investigation was active and ongoing, with law enforcement working to uncover a motive and identify any potential suspects. However, details were scarce, and officials did not publicly name any persons of interest in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. The case remained under investigation, with the community hoping for answers and justice for Kathy King. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with her death.
