Authorities Seek Suspect in Kanawha County Stabbing Incident
Deputies are searching for a suspect after a stabbing occurred in Kanawha County, West Virginia, near Clendenin, where three individuals were injured.
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 23, 2026 —
Law enforcement officials are actively seeking a suspect following a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to three individuals. The event took place in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the vicinity of Clendenin.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the identity of the suspect or provided specific details regarding the circumstances leading up to the stabbing. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and initiated an investigation upon their arrival. The number of individuals injured has been confirmed as three. Information regarding the severity of their injuries or their current condition was not immediately available.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating the individual involved. The exact timeline of the incident and the specific location near Clendenin where the stabbing occurred have not been fully detailed by investigators. The motive behind the attack also remains under investigation.
As the search for the suspect continues, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with knowledge of the incident or the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The names of the injured parties have not been released, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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