Murder - Kanawha Mall  (South Side)
On Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at about 8:15 PM, James Workman, an employee of the Kanawha Mall, took a break and left his work area to a rear exit door to smoke.  Workman, prior to his being transported to the hospital, told officers on the scene that a white male with a beard, driving a dark gray or purple vehicle, pulled up near the rear door, got out of the vehicle and identified himself as a private investigator.  The suspect then produced a silver handgun and shot the victim in the chest.  The victim later died from his injuries.

It is unknown at this time if the victim was targeted for some reason or if this was a random attack.  Given the location and timing of the incident, information related to this shooting has been provided to the Sniper Task Force.

Anyone with information is requested to call Det. Tom Ranson at (304) 348-6480 or submit information via this website.

Bank Robbery - BB&T, 501 Tennessee Ave. (West Side)
On Tuesday, July 19, 2005, shortly after 1130 AM, a black male, 28 to 35 years of age, 5'07" to 6'00" tall weighing approximately 200 lbs., entered the BB&T bank at 501 Tennessee Ave., produced a small handgun (later found to be a toy gun), and demanded money from the tellers.  After the robbery, the suspect fled the bank on foot.

Surveillance cameras captured the below still shots of the suspect during the commission of the robbery.

If you have any information regarding the possible identity of the suspect or information about this robbery, please contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 304-348-6480 or you can submit the information via the Provide a Tip page on this website.

Murder - Charleston Area Shootings August 10 and August 14, 2003

CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA SHOOTING INCIDENTS

THE DETAILS SURROUNDING THE CRIME The FBI is seeking information regarding the shooting incidents which took place in the Charleston, West Virginia, area during the week of August 10, 2003. Three individuals were shot and killed while frequenting convenience stores during the late evening hours. Law enforcement investigators are asking the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for these crimes. REWARD - $100,000 The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 and the Kanawha County Commission is offering up to $50,000 for information leading directly to the identification of the individual or individuals responsible for the homicides. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOLL FREE CHARLESTON TIP LINE AT 1-866-989-2824 OR YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE.

ROBERT S. MUELLER, III DIRECTOR FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000

Murder - In front of Kroger, Kanawha Mall  (South Side)
On Thursday, March 20, 2003 at about 8:27 PM, Randall Burgess, 29 years of age from Charleston, was shot one time with a high powered rifle while getting into his car which was parked in the Fire Lane directly in front of the Kroger pharmacy.  Burgess was driving a white 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Burgess had driven to the pharmacy from his residence in Mink Shoals.  He had picked up a prescription for his mother which he was still carrying at the time he was shot.  The preliminary investigation determined that the shot was fired from the direction of the south parking lot between Kroger and the Gabriel Brother's store.  Trajectory would indicate the shot was fired from the parking lot.  The recovered bullet fragments were .30 caliber.
It is unknown at this time if the victim was targeted for some reason or if this was a random attack.

Anyone with information is requested to call Det. Mark Abbott at (304) 348-6480 or submit information via this website.

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