UNION, W. Va. – The man wanted for a multitude of break-ins across the New River Valley has been shot and killed by Troopers, according to West Virginia State Police.
Anthony Meyers had been on the run since late July after missing a meeting with his parole officer.
According to the Tennessee Sex Offender registry, Meyers had been convicted of attempted rape in 2008. He had a multitude of other charges according to records, ranging from assault, vandalism, and aggravated burglary. Following the crimes he committed in Tennessee, records show Meyers served time at a federal medical center for inmates in Massachusetts.
Records show Meyers was released from the facility in late July, but just a few days later, failed to meet with his probation officer.
In September and October, Meyers was spotted in West Virginia and Virginia - in parts of the New River Valley - breaking into homes and stealing food.
On Monday afternoon, Troopers said they got a tip about the location of the man, who was earlier identified as Anthony Meyers.
We’re told Troopers responded and found Meyers in a wooded area near Union, West Virginia.
When Troopers tried to approach him, Meyers pointed a rifle toward the Troopers, according to WVSP. Both of the responding Troopers then fatally shot Meyers.
“Police would like to thank the public for all of their assistance with this investigation. The information received made it possible to successfully locate the suspect,” the update read, in part.
The investigation is ongoing.