On March 19, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia, resulting in the deaths of two men from Detroit, Michigan. The victims were identified as Jemiez Weathersby, 31 years old, and Earnest Cole, Jr., 21 years old. The bodies of the two men were discovered inside an apartment on Satterfield Street at approximately 4:15 p.m. on that Sunday.
According to Fairmont Police Chief Steve Shine, the investigation revealed that both men had been executed with multiple gunshots to the head, indicating a targeted and violent crime. Chief Shine labeled the shooting as 'a targeted event' and noted that there was evidence of drug manufacturing taking place inside the residence. This connection to criminal activity was highlighted by Shine, who emphasized that involvement in such activities has a positive correlation with violent victimization.
The police investigation suggested that the suspects were not local to the area.
Chief Shine reassured the public that they did not believe the suspect to be from the region, and therefore, the general public was not in danger. Despite this reassurance, the community was urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area of Satterfield Street around the time of the incident.
As of the available reports, there is no mention of any arrests or the identification of specific suspects in connection with the homicides of Jemiez Weathersby and Earnest Cole, Jr. The investigation was ongoing, with the Fairmont Police Department seeking any information from the public that might aid in solving the case. The police encouraged anyone with knowledge or observations related to the incident to contact them at 304-366-4200.
The nature of the crime, being both targeted and linked to drug activity, suggests a complex and potentially dangerous set of circumstances. However, without further updates or breakthroughs in the investigation, the case remains unsolved as of the current date. The tragic loss of these two young men serves as a stark reminder of the violent consequences that can arise from involvement in criminal activities.
