FAYETTE COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – A Rainelle man is facing felony charges in Fayette County following an incident in the Lookout area. Michael Shawn Gray, 42, is charged with Death Resulting from Failure to Render Aid While Engaging in the Illegal Use of Controlled Substances.
According to reports, deputies responded to a call regarding an overdose on Oct. 15. Although life-saving techniques were administered to the individual, the efforts failed. Witnesses told police that a male was seen leaving the residence shortly before the victim was discovered. Through an investigation, police located the male subject who was identified as Gray. He allegedly admitted to using narcotics with the victim. However, he also reportedly stated that the victim was alive when he left.
Gray is currently in Southern Regional Jail. At the time of writing, bail has not been set.
No further information is available at this time, but The West Virginia Daily News will provide updates when more information is released.
