Man Shot by Police Arrested After Release from Hospital

HUNTINGTON -- A man shot by a Huntington police officer last week was released from the hospital and is now at Western Regional Jail.
Walter Wilson, 29, was released from St. Mary's Medical center Thursday evening. He is charged with wanton endangerment and obstructing a police officer.

Huntington police officer Richard Kern shot Wilson Oct. 19, during an incident at the Speedway on Sixth Avenue and Hal Greer Boulevard.

Kern was on administrative leave but is now back on patrol.