State police visited Matheny at his home following a wreck at which he allegedly discharged a firearm in the air to disperse a crowd. Upon arrival, Matheny allegedly threatened police with a handgun, and was shot. There are no other eyewitness accounts aside from those of the police.
Victim's Name: Randy Matheny
Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: August 24, 2014
County: Mingo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural