Bernard Lee Drennen, 32, was shot and killed on September 23, 2020, in Swiss, West Virginia, following a domestic altercation with his wife, Alicia J. Drennen, also 32. Nicholas County deputies reported the disturbance occurred at about 8:30 a.m. and that Alicia J. Drennen shot Bernard during the argument.

Alicia J. Drennen was charged with first-degree murder, arraigned before a magistrate, and taken to Central Regional Jail. Investigators described the shooting as arising from the heated dispute; details about what led to the shooting and other aspects of the incident remained under investigation.

Bernard’s death was recorded as resulting from gun violence and prompted memorials from family and community members. If anyone has information about the events of that morning or knew the Drennen family, please come forward.