Hunter Trey Hoover was a 17-year-old senior at Preston High School in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, remembered as sincere and kind-hearted and looking forward to graduating in May with plans to work and buy his first car. On March 29, 2026, he died at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown from what his obituary describes as a gunshot accident. The loss has deeply affected the small community, and friends, family, and classmates have been mourning.

Preston High School made counselors and support staff available to help students and staff cope with the loss.

If anyone knew Hunter or has information about the events of March 29, 2026, please share what you know.