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UPDATE: Name of Beckley shooting victim released

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BECKLEY (WVVA) - Police have released the name of the victim in Wednesday night's fatal shooting in Raleigh County.

31-year-old Shawn Rucker of Beckley suffered multiple gunshot wounds at his home at the corner of Sixth Street and Scott Avenue.

Police have no suspects at this time. Investigators were at the scene Thursday looking for clues that may have been missed during the nighttime hours immediately following the shooting.

No one else was at the home at the time of the shooting.

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BECKLEY (WVVA) - A man is dead after shooting in Raleigh County.

Police say the suspect walked onto a porch at a residence on the corner of Sixth Street and Scott Avenue in Beckley and began firing.

The suspect then allegedly kicked in the door of the home and continued firing.

A 31-year-old victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Raleigh General Hospital and later died.

The suspect fled the scene on foot. Police say there may have been more than one person involved.

The Beckley City Police and Raleigh County Sheriff's Department are investigating.

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