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ROMNEY, W.Va.<\/strong> — A man is dead after a domestic incident led to gunfire in Hampshire County.<\/p>\n

Hampshire County Sheriff Nathan Sions said the incident happened early Saturday morning at a home in the community of Yellow Springs.<\/p>\n

“When deputies arrived, they found a male with first aid being provided by others at the scene. Deputies began to apply first aid until EMS arrived and he was pronounced dead at the scene,” said Sheriff Sions.<\/p>\n

Sions confirmed the gunshot victim was free on bond and a stipulation of his bond was he was not allowed to go near the home. Sheriff Sions added there had been previous law enforcement visits to the home for other domestic incidents. He was asked if it was a case of self defense.<\/p>\n

“We’re looking at all avenues at this point and we’re obviously leaning toward that, but there’s still evidence to be sent to the lab and some interviews to be made with some of the juveniles who were on scene at the time,” the Sheriff added.<\/p>\n

Names of those involved have not been revealed.<\/p>\n

The Hampshire County Prosecutor’s office is reviewing the evidence and will help determine if charges are leveled in the shooting death.<\/p>\n

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