On May 17, 2015 Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Cranberry Drive in Prosperity regarding a shooting. According to information gathered through the investigation, the suspect Andrew Rizzi went to that area to meet and fight an individual due to an ongoing feud with that person. Apparently, Michael Pugh arrived with this individual. At some point during this altercation Mr. Rizzi obtained a firearm and shot Mr. Pugh. Mr Pugh died as a result of his injuries received in the shooting. Rizzi was arrested and charged with Murder. He was arraigned by Magistrate Greg Tanner and is currently held without bond in SRJ. Troopers with the WVSP also assisted with the investigation.
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