Warrants have been issued for two men involved in a reported shooting in Cross Lanes early Friday morning, according to a release from the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Elijah Hammons, 20, of Cross Lanes, has been charged with robbery, kidnapping and grand larceny. Joshua Hatfield, 32, of Charleston, has been charged with kidnapping and robbery.
Michael Jeffries, a resident of the Dalewood Trailer Park mobile home the shooting occurred in, told police he was driving with Hammons and a female before stopping outside a Putnam County residence, the release said.
According to Jeffries' account, Hatfield ran to the vehicle and got inside. He and Hammons struck Jeffries, and then drove the vehicle to Jeffries' Cross Lanes home.
Once at the home, Hatfield ordered Jeffries inside and demanded money at gunpoint. Jeffries took the gun away from Hatfield and shot him three or four times. Hatfield ran outside and fled in Jeffries' car. The car was found near Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Hammons failed to meet detectives Saturday morning after indicating he would turn himself in, the release said. Hatfield will be arrested after he is released from the hospital, where he is being treated for gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information on Hammons' whereabouts is asked to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office at 304-357-0169, tips@kanawhasheriff.us, or submit an anonymous tip online at www.kanawhasheriff.us.