Man on trial for Huntington shooting death

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 22:45 · Archive

Amar Richardson, 24, is on trial for the first-degree murder of Rahmel Lundy in a March 2025 shooting in Huntington, West Virginia.

Amar Richardson, 24, is on trial for the first-degree murder of Rahmel Lundy, 33, in Huntington, West Virginia. The shooting happened on 7th Avenue in the 500 block in March 2025. Richardson is charged with first- and second-degree murder, use or presentation of a firearm in commission of a felony, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

During the trial's early days, jurors watched an approximately two-hour video as evidence. Multiple Huntington Police officers and a forensic examiner testified, along with crime scene investigators who presented evidence about the shooting. Richardson took the stand in his own defence during the proceedings.

Judge Gregory L. Howard provided jury instructions before closing arguments began. Jury deliberations were set to continue on Friday as the case moved toward a verdict.

How it is being reported

• Jury in Amar Richardson murder trial to continue deliberations FridayHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Jury deliberations are set to continue Friday as it comes to the fate of a man accused of first-degree murder. Amar Richardson was back in Cabell County court Thursday as the trial continues over his role in the murder of Rahmel Lundy in Huntington. Lundy was killed in a shooting in [...]Wowktv · 29 Oct, 21:31
• Day three of murder trialAmar Richardson is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Rahmel Lundy.WSAZ · 29 Oct, 16:18
• Fatal shooting suspect on trial for murder in Cabell CountyHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The trial of a man accused in a fatal shooting in Huntington concluded its second day Wednesday. Amar Richardson, 24, is charged with first- and second-degree murder, use or presentation of a firearm in commission of a felony and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors allege the [...]Wowktv · 28 Oct, 23:30
• Day 2 of trial for man charged in connection with Huntington shootingThe state has started presenting evidence against Amar Richardson, 24, of Huntington, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder last year.WSAZ · 28 Oct, 14:50

In this story: Amar Richardson · Rahmel Lundy · Huntington · West Virginia · Cabell County

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