Wood County Grand Jury Clears Deputy in May Shooting Incident
A Wood County Grand Jury has cleared a deputy in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in May.
Parkersburg, WV, October 19, 2026 —
A Wood County grand jury has cleared a deputy in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in May, according to the information provided about the case.
The available summary does not identify the deputy or provide the date or location of the shooting beyond stating that it occurred in May. It also does not describe the circumstances of the incident, say whether anyone was injured, or explain what the grand jury reviewed before reaching its decision.
The specific meaning and terms of the grand jury’s action were not provided. No information was given about whether the deputy faced charges, whether other people were involved, or whether any agency conducted a separate review. The year of the incident was also not stated.
Without those details, the decision can be reported only in the limited terms provided: the grand jury cleared the deputy in connection with the May shooting. The available information does not establish how the shooting unfolded or offer further findings from the grand jury.
The deputy’s name, the grand jury’s jurisdiction beyond the reference to Wood County, and any statements from officials or people involved were not included in the summary. No additional outcome or next step was provided.
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