Billy Joe Porter

Age : 65

Gender : Male

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/