Jonathan Allen Stewart, 46, was fatally shot in Thornton, West Virginia, on the night of August 10, 2022. Law enforcement responded to a residence around 11 p.m. and found Stewart’s body; he died of multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities arrested 49-year-old Burel Mingus of Thornton and charged him with murder in connection with the killing. The motive and the exact circumstances of the encounter have not been publicly detailed.

Stewart was remembered by family and friends as a devoted son and brother who enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He supported himself as a self-employed contractor, and was known for woodworking, playing the guitar, cooking, and his fondness for animals. The community continues to process the sudden loss.

If anyone has information about the events of August 10, 2022, or knew Jonathan, please share what you can.