Delbarton Man Charged in Mingo County Shooting

68-year-old faces felony charges after victim treated at Logan Regional Medical Center

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 68-year-old Delbarton, West Virginia man named Keith Harvey McCoy has been charged with malicious wounding and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm following a shooting incident in Mingo County on February 15th. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was treated at Logan Regional Medical Center and is reported to be in stable condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence and firearm-related crimes remain a major public safety concern in many West Virginia communities, especially in rural areas. This incident highlights the need for continued law enforcement efforts to address repeat offenders and keep illegal firearms out of the hands of those prohibited from possessing them.

The details

According to the West Virginia State Police Williamson detachment, troopers responded to Logan Regional Medical Center after receiving a report of a man being treated for a gunshot wound. Investigators allege that Keith Harvey McCoy, 68, of Delbarton, shot the victim in the Day Star Road area of Mingo County. McCoy was arraigned in Mingo County Magistrate Court and released on bond.

  • The shooting incident occurred on February 15, 2026.
  • McCoy was arraigned in Mingo County Magistrate Court following the incident.

The players

Keith Harvey McCoy

A 68-year-old man from Delbarton, West Virginia who has been charged with malicious wounding and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

West Virginia State Police Williamson Detachment

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident and is investigating the case.

Logan Regional Medical Center

The hospital where the victim of the shooting was treated and is reported to be in stable condition.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on McCoy's bond status at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges West Virginia communities face in addressing gun violence and keeping firearms out of the hands of those prohibited from possessing them, even in rural areas.