Huntington, West Virginia prom night murders

Prom Night Murders
LocationHuntington, West Virginia
DateMay 22, 2005
Attack type
Shooting Quadruple Homicide
Deaths4
PerpetratorUnknown
MotiveUnknown

The Prom Night Murders is an unsolved homicide case that occurred on May 22, 2005, in Huntington, West Virginia, when four teenagers, 16-year-old Megan Poston, 17-year-old Michael Dillon, 18-year-old Eddrick Clark, and 19-year-old Donté Ward,[1] were shot and killed on their prom night, on Charleston Avenue.[2] Despite an extensive investigation, no suspect has been identified, and the case remains unsolved.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Police did have a suspect, but they have denied all claims and was released.[10]

References

  1. ^ Webb, Mark (2010-05-22). "Gallery: Friends and family gather to remember shooting victims". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  2. ^ Bills, Martina (2025-05-23). "Prom Night Murders: Megan's story". WSAZ. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  3. ^ "Prom Night Murders: Twenty Years Later". WSAZ. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  4. ^ Heyman, Dan (2005-05-27). "W. Va. Murders Linked to Crack Dealing". NPR. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  5. ^ "4 teens shot deadin West Virginia". NBC News. 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  6. ^ Delancey, Sean. "Somber quadruple murder anniversary marked in Huntington". WCHS. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  7. ^ "Police question several in death of 4 West Virginia teens". Deseret News. 2005-05-24. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  8. ^ "Four Shot To Death After Prom In West Virginia". WAVE (TV). 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  9. ^ "Detroit dealers invade Appalachian towns". The Blade. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  10. ^ "Woman police believe ordered Huntington prom night killings to be released from prison". WSAZ. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2026-05-09.