Harpers Ferry Man Arrested for Shooting Across State Line

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A 19-year-old man from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has been arrested for a shooting that occurred in Frederick County, Virginia. The suspect, Elijah Stout Griffin, was located and apprehended in West Virginia with the assistance of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office after fleeing the scene of the crime.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of cross-state cooperation between law enforcement agencies in tracking down suspects who attempt to evade capture by crossing state lines. It also underscores the role that alert citizens can play in providing information to help authorities locate wanted individuals.

The details

On Friday, February 20, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office in Virginia requested assistance from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in West Virginia in locating a suspect involved in a shooting that had occurred in Frederick County. The suspect, identified as Elijah Stout Griffin, was observed crossing into West Virginia on Interstate 81 driving a gray Jeep Compass. Berkeley County deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle initially. However, a few hours later, a concerned citizen reported that the shooting suspect was at a residence in Bunker Hill, West Virginia. Deputies responded to the location and found Stout Griffin outside the residence with his hands raised, and he was taken into custody without incident.

• On Friday, February 20, at approximately 2:14 p.m., the Frederick County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
• At approximately 3:54 p.m., Berkeley County Dispatch received a call from a concerned citizen reporting that the shooting suspect was at a residence in Bunker Hill.

What’s next

The incident remains under investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.