Man shot in St. Albans garage dies

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — The man who was shot by a homeowner in St. Albans Thursday night has died.

Authorities confirmed Friday James Scott Kennedy, 47, of St. Albans, who was taken to CAMC after the shooting, died from a gunshot wound.

Police said Kennedy was in the homeowner’s detached garage on South Washington Avenue. The homeowner told police he told Kennedy to leave and called 911.

Investigators have said they believe the homeowner unintentionally fired the shot. He has been cooperating with police.