PA Bill Number: HB1236

Title: In assault, further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer; and making editorial changes.

Description: In assault, further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer; and making editorial changes. ...

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Apr 17, 2025

West Virginia Self-Defense: WVSP: Dad shoots son in self-defense :: 07/03/2018

LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Troopers are investigating a shooting in Lincoln County.

West Virginia State Police troopers say they believe the shooting was in self-defense.

It happened in the 500 block of McCorkle Road in Sod, West Virginia.

Troopers were called out to the home around just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday for an alleged domestic incident.

Investigators say Jimmy Dale Armstrong III was fighting, both verbally and physically, with his parents.

According to the incident report, the father, Jimmy Dale Armstrong II shot his son in the leg in self-defense.

The son, Armstrong III, was taken to Thomas Memorial Hospital. Investigators believe his injuries are non-life threatening.

Troopers are still investigating. There's no word yet if charges will be filed.