Restaurant employee dies after being struck by stray gunfire while on the job

Vigil held in his honor
The family identifies the victim as Joe Bryan.
The family identifies the victim as Joe Bryan.(WSAZ with permission)
Published: Nov. 6, 2022 at 3:33 PM EST
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -A man fighting for his life after being struck by stray gunfire last week has died, according to his family.

The family identifies the victim as Joe Bryan.

The deadly incident happened around 3:15 a.m. Friday near Premier Pub and Grill in the 1500 block of 4th Avenue. Several stray bullets hit nearby business D.P. Dough where Bryan was critically injured on the job.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.

Family and friends gathered along 4th Avenue to honor Bryan on Sunday evening.
Family and friends gathered along 4th Avenue to honor Bryan on Sunday evening.(wsaz)

Bryan’s aunt tells WSAZ his life and legacy will live on as he was an organ donor.

A vigil will be held Sunday evening outside of D.P. Dough in Bryan’s honor.

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