Grand Jury to Review Case of Man Accused in Fatal Shooting Over Stolen Laptop
Bluefield, West Virginia – The case concerning a man accused of fatally shooting a teenager during an alleged laptop theft has moved to a grand jury. The decision was announced following a preliminary hearing this week, pushing the legal proceedings to a new phase as the community remains divided over the grim incident. In late August, 16-year-old Gavin Smith was shot as he allegedly attempted to steal a laptop from the accused, Edward McCallister. The tragic situation unfolded in a residential neighborhood, triggering significant discussion about property rights and self-defense laws. Authorities reported that the … Read more