Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Billy Joe Porter
Gender : Male
Age : 65
Race : White
Date : 02/05/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Logan County
County : Logan
State : West Virginia
Agency : West Virginia State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during hostage situation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 5, 2025, West Virginia State Police responded to a hostage situation in Logan County involving 65-year-old Billy Joe Porter. During the incident, as the hostage attempted to escape, Porter raised his gun at the hostage. In response, troopers opened fire, resulting in Porter's death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.loganbanner.com/news/davin-man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/article_6eb7b6ec-e41f-11ef-8344-43d3917e7dab.html
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/logan-county-wv/suspect-dead-in-logan-county-hostage-situation/
