Suspect arrested in Roane County shooting

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SPENCER – The West Virginia State Police arrested a man in Dunbar in connection with a shooting in Roane County.
Scott Breeden, 27, of Charleston, was arrested on charges of attempted murder and malicious wounding in the shooting of a woman, according to a press release from the West Virginia State Police this morning.
At around 9:15 p.m., Senior Trooper J.M. Mack and Trooper J.M. Carvell responded to Nancy’s Run for a shots fired call.
“Upon arrival, both units were advised that the victim, a 19-year-old female, had been shot numerous times and was transported to Roane General Hospital,” the release stated. “She was later life flighted to CAMC-General Division for medical treatment.”
Upon conducting their investigation, troopers began searching for Breeden.
Special Operations K-9 and SRT Units were deployed to the scene to assist with the search for the suspect, who had fled on foot, according to the release. Aviation was unable to assist in the search for the perpetrator due to weather. State Police Crime Scene Team Bravo responded and processed the scene.
Mack obtained warrants for Breeden through Roane County.
He was eventually taken into custody in Dunbar.
Breeden is being held on a $500,000 cash bond at the South Central Regional Jail.
The victim is in stable condition at CAMC General and this incident remains under investigation, the release stated.