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Charles Kinney

Death by Force
Case Description
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An argument on a Friday evening in Logan County, West Virginia, took a violent turn, forever altering a family. On February 17, 2017, in a home on Thunder Road near Chapmanville, a dispute between two brothers escalated, culminating in a burst of gunfire. Seventy-seven-year-old Charles Kinney, a White male, found himself the victim of a shotgun blast delivered at close range. The projectile tore into his leg, leaving him with a serious wound that required immediate medical attention.

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  • Man in Serious Condition After Shooting in Logan County
  • Charles Kinney, age 77 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Charles Kinney

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Chapmanville

    WV

    2017-02-17

    77

    Charles

    Kinney

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Charles Kinney's tragic death, and a part of the story that's really... ...Read More
    12/19/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role Charles's past military service might play in this case... ...Read More
    05/06/2024
    Has anyone looked into any family history that might shed light on what led to the tragic incident b... ...Read More
    09/21/2023
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