On the evening of August 2, 2017, a domestic dispute in an apartment on Carter Street in Institute, West Virginia, escalated into a fatal encounter. Jamale Waller, a 26-year-old Black / African American male, was drawn into the altercation. The heated argument, initially between a man and a woman, intensified to the point that another man intervened. This intervention led to both men drawing firearms.
During the ensuing confrontation, shots were fired, and Jamale Waller was struck. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The West Virginia State Police were called to the scene near Shawnee Park to investigate the shooting, which occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Authorities identified Richard Chandler as the suspect in the shooting.
At the time of the initial reports, law enforcement officials stated that any potential charges against Chandler would be determined pending the completion of their investigation into the complex series of events that led to Waller's death. Information regarding whether Chandler was ultimately arrested or charged in connection with the incident is not available in the provided online sources.
Jamale Waller, originally from Halifax County, Virginia, was remembered by family and friends. His obituary noted that he was a father. The investigation into his death was handled by the West Virginia State Police, who were tasked with unraveling the precise circumstances of the dispute and the subsequent shooting.
