Ghost Hunting Escapade Turns Violent in Raleigh County

In Raleigh County, WV, a peculiar series of events centered around ghost hunting turned dangerous, culminating in gunfire that endangered lives. The incident began on February 27, 2025, when Fred Shrewsbury was reportedly ghost hunting on Eagle Lane and became embroiled in a heated argument with Corde Sargent. During this confrontation, Sargent allegedly discharged a warning shot from his home.

On March 1, Shrewsbury returned to the same area, this time with three juveniles in his vehicle, and resumed his ghost hunting activities. As tensions escalated, Sargent fired a shot from a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, prompting an unexpected reaction from Shrewsbury, who exited his vehicle and fired multiple rounds toward Sargent's residence rather than fleeing the scene.

In response, Sargent fired three more shots, hitting Shrewsbury’s vehicle and putting the lives of the juveniles—identified only by their initials, R.S., B.F., and J.C.—at considerable risk. The situation quickly escalated from a verbal dispute to a potentially deadly confrontation.

Authorities have confirmed that all of these events occurred within Raleigh County, and they are currently conducting an investigation to assess the full extent of the legal ramifications for both Shrewsbury and Sargent. Community members are left shaken by the dangerous turn of events that began with a ghost hunting expedition.

As the investigation unfolds, it raises questions about the accountability of individuals during such bizarre circumstances and highlights the potential dangers of seemingly innocuous activities, like ghost hunting, when associated with firearms and unresolved conflicts.