Akron Man Charged in Deadly Huntington Shooting

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Huntington police have arrested 27-year-old Kevante White of Akron, Ohio, in connection with a deadly shooting that left two people dead and one injured in Huntington, West Virginia. White has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony malicious wounding.

Why it matters

Gun violence and homicides have been an ongoing concern in the Huntington area, with this incident marking the latest in a series of deadly shootings. The arrest of a suspect from out of state also raises questions about the flow of illegal firearms and criminal activity across state lines.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on February 20 in the 300 block of 14th Street in Huntington. Officers responding to the scene found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims, identified as Adrian Phillips and Derious Johnson, died from their injuries. A third victim was also shot and remains in stable condition. Investigators identified Kevante White as the suspect, and he fled to Ohio after the shooting. White was later arrested on February 22 in Stark County, Ohio by the U.S. Marshals Service.

• The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on February 20, 2026.
• Warrants were obtained for Kevante White on February 21, 2026.
• White was arrested on February 22, 2026 in Stark County, Ohio.

What’s next

White is being held as a fugitive from justice while awaiting extradition back to West Virginia to face the charges.