Patrolman Seth Johnson responded for a burglary call. When Johnson entered the residence, he allegedly was shot at by Seth Hardwick. Hardwick struck Johnson once in the torso. The bullet struck Johnson's vest, and he was not seriously injured as a result. Johnson shot and killed Hardwick. Another man, identified as Chrishawn Perkins, was shot and wounded inside the residence by a responding member of the Charleston Police Department.
Victim's Name: Seth Hardwick
Agency Responsible: Charleston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: November 16, 2017
County: Kanawha
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 3208
Geography: Suburban