KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.——-An arrest has been made and warrants issued following an investigation into an accidental shooting that occurred last month.
Kanawha County deputies responded to a shooting around 21 Diagnon Drive. With their investigation, they discovered that convicted felon, James Wesley Brogan, had unintentionally shot himself in the leg with a .38-caliber pistol.
The investigation led them to a trailer on Cone Run Road belonging to Henon Wesley Snodgrass who is also a convicted felon. A search warrant that was executed at the trailer resulted in police recovery four firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunition.
Brogan was arrested and has been charged with a felony count of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and a felony count of wanton endangerment. His bond is set for $10,000 cash.
Deputies have filed warrants against Snodgrass for two felony counts of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Snodgrass has yet to be located. He may be driving an older model Cheverolet Colorado.
Police are actively searching for information. Anyone with information can contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division at 304-357-0157, call 911, or submit a tip through the website here.