Law enforcement works near where a man opened fire at a business, killing three people before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, according…

Law enforcement works near where a man opened fire at a business, killing three people before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, according to authorities, in Smithsburg, Md., Thursday, June 9, 2022. The Washington County (Md.) Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that three victims were found dead at Columbia Machine Inc. and a fourth victim was critically injured. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Crime

Name released of WV man suspected in shooting that killed 3 people in MD

by: Christian Meffert

Posted: Jun 10, 2022 / 09:43 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 10, 2022 / 10:32 PM EDT

Law enforcement works near where a man opened fire at a business, killing three people before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, according…

Law enforcement works near where a man opened fire at a business, killing three people before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, according to authorities, in Smithsburg, Md., Thursday, June 9, 2022. The Washington County (Md.) Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that three victims were found dead at Columbia Machine Inc. and a fourth victim was critically injured. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

by: Christian Meffert

Posted: Jun 10, 2022 / 09:43 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 10, 2022 / 10:32 PM EDT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man accused in a shooting that killed three people and injured three others Thursday at Columbia Machine, Inc. in Smithsville, Md.

Joe Esquivel, 23, of Hedgesville, W.Va. has been charged with:

Three counts of Murder 1st Degree
Three counts of Murder 2nd Degree
Five counts of Assault 1st Degree
Five counts of Assault 2nd Degree
Attempted 1st Degree Murder
Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
Two counts of Reckless Endangerment
Handgun in Vehicle
Loaded Handgun in Vehicle
Handgun on Person
Loaded Handgun on Person
Firearm Use/Fel-Viol Crime

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