Thomas Puffinberger, 31, died February 28, 2023, after a shooting at a South Grafton Street residence in Romney, West Virginia. Authorities say an argument between Puffinberger and another man who lived at the same address escalated into gunfire inside or near the home, leaving Puffinberger fatally wounded.

Early reports named 39-year-old Michael R.T. Nair as the alleged shooter. Nair was questioned and at one point taken into custody or interviewed by police, but Romney Police later said he had been released and no charges had been filed at that stage. Officer Brian Kerling indicated the matter could be presented to a grand jury depending on investigative findings.

The case remains focused on the fatal argument between housemates and what led to the shooting. If anyone knew Thomas, lived at that address, or has information about the events of February 28, 2023, please come forward.