Deputies were able to ascertain that the shooting occurred at the residence of Amber Helm of 28475 Star Hall Road, Langsville. Blood was observed on the ground outside of the house leading to the front door. Helm stated that the shooting occurred in the bedroom of her home where the two were fighting. She stated the one of the men had a handgun and the two started struggling over the firearm. The gun discharged striking Arms in the hand.
While investigating the shooting incident Deputies detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence. It was found that one room of the home had been converted to a grow area for marijuana. The residence was secured and search warrants were obtained for both the Helms and Meyers residences and Investigators from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI&I) were called to process the crime scene. Indoor grow equipment, vehicles, and a large sum of cash were seized as a result of the searches.
Sheriff Wood states that the investigation is ongoing and believes that more arrest are forthcoming.