A fugitive being sought by U.S. marshals was found dead after exchanging gunfire with authorities near the West Virginia University campus on Wednesday afternoon, police said.The armed suspect ran from marshals who were trying to arrest the fugitive in the area of College Avenue, according to a statement from Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston."During a foot pursuit, the suspect fired the handgun and at least one member of the U.S. Marshals Service returned fire. The suspect was found deceased at the scene," Preston said.Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name.The incident remains under investigation. Preston said additional details would come from the U.S. Marshals.

A fugitive being sought by U.S. marshals was found dead after exchanging gunfire with authorities near the West Virginia University campus on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

The armed suspect ran from marshals who were trying to arrest the fugitive in the area of College Avenue, according to a statement from Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston.


"During a foot pursuit, the suspect fired the handgun and at least one member of the U.S. Marshals Service returned fire. The suspect was found deceased at the scene," Preston said.

Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name.

The incident remains under investigation. Preston said additional details would come from the U.S. Marshals.

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Report of Shots Fired in the Area of College Ave/ Falling Run Please avoid the area. — WVU Alert (@WVUalert) March 6, 2019

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ALERT: We are responding to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of College Avenue and Falling Run Road. Citizens are asked to stay clear of this area until further notice. Information will be updated as available. #morgantown — Morgantown Police Department (@Morgantown_PD) March 6, 2019

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