Saint Albans, WV – Authorities in Kanawha County are investigating a shots fired incident reported late Saturday night near an elementary school in Saint Albans, prompting a call for public assistance and renewed safety concerns.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Sunday, January 11, around 11:30 p.m., in the Lakewood Drive area near Shadyside Road. Deputies say two vehicles were seen racing through the area before multiple gunshots were heard.
Investigators described one vehicle as a black foreign-made sports car, possibly a Honda, with a loud exhaust, and the second as a black motorcycle believed to be a Harley-Davidson with red lighting around the engine. Authorities say gunfire was reported after the vehicles reached an intersection, and both fled the area traveling toward Shadyside Road.
The incident occurred directly beside Lakewood Elementary School, though officials confirmed the school was not in session at the time.
“Gunfire near a school is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Kanawha County,” the Sheriff’s Office stated.
No injuries have been reported, and no suspects have been publicly identified as of Sunday. Authorities have not confirmed whether the gunshots were fired from one of the vehicles or from another source in the area.
Deputies are asking residents who live nearby — particularly along Lakewood Drive, Shadyside Road, and surrounding neighborhoods in Saint Albans — to review home surveillance cameras or dash cam footage from late Saturday night.
Anyone with information is urged to submit tips through the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office evidence portal at kanawhascowevidence.com/lakewoodshotsfired.
The investigation remains active.
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