WV KNIFE AND GUN CLUB - State Police Kill Man Who Pulls Gun

(03/30/2015)
MAN PULLS GUN ON TROOPERS - State Police say a Keyser area man died after being shot by a trooper following an attempted traffic stop.

Lt. Michael Baylous says authorities received a call concerning 42-year-old Harvey Oates being distraught and in possession of a gun.

Police said Oates was known by the troopers and had outstanding warrants.

While responding, officials saw Oates driving on an area road and tried to pull him over. Oates fled and ran his vehicle off the road.

Officials say Oates then exited the vehicle and threatened to shoot the officers and himself.

Oates later became agitated and began moving toward the officers. When Oates ignored commands to stop and drop his weapon, one of the troopers shot Oates in response to having the gun pointed at him.

DOLLAR GENERAL ROBBERY - Police are searching for two men accused of robbing a Family Dollar in Charleston at gunpoint. Police say Larry Patterson Jr. and Lance Tyler walked into Family Dollar twice.

Police say Tyler went to the register with a pack of gum to ring up. When the register opened, they say Patterson pulled out a gun and demanded money.

Surveillance video shows both men taking money from the register and then fleeing the store.

Patterson and Tyler both have 1st degree robbery warrants for their arrests.