Brian L. Lee-Lee Lewis, 38, was fatally shot on January 24, 2017, in Havaco near Welch, West Virginia. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office arrived about 2:20 p.m. after reports of a shooting and found Lewis with gunshot wounds; he was taken to Welch Community Hospital and later died of his injuries.

The West Virginia State Police Welch detachment assisted the investigation, which identified 33-year-old Kenneth Joseph Brown Jr. of Havaco as the alleged shooter. Brown was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, wanton endangerment, and being a felon in possession of a firearm; he was arraigned before a magistrate with no bond set.

Lewis was described as a well-known, active member of his community, a Mount View High School graduate and member of Havaco Temple Baptist Church. If anyone knew Brian Lewis or has information about the shooting, please come forward.