Standoff Ends in Kanawha County Stabbing | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

A tense standoff in Kanawha County ended today after deputies were forced to shoot a suspect during a morning stabbing. The incident began Tuesday around 9 AM on MacCorkle Avenue, where one person was stabbed and the suspect took refuge in a nearby home. As police negotiated and a SWAT team arrived, the suspect became aggressive, prompting officers to fire. The suspect is now in custody, and authorities are contacting family members. Another person was inside the residence during the standoff. The stabbing victim’s condition and full details of the incident remain under investigation. Updates…