Man arrested after accidentally shooting fellow hunter in West Virginia
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Arthur Neff, 64, has been arrested after accidentally shooting another man while hunting in Braxton County, West Virginia.
Arthur Neff, 64, of Strange Creek, West Virginia, has been arrested after accidentally shooting another man while hunting. West Virginia State Police responded to a reported shooting off Keeners Ridge in Braxton County around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
An investigation found that Neff had shot the other man while hunting. The victim was airlifted to Ruby Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
Neff was arrested and charged with prohibited person in possession of a firearm, wanton endangerment and negligent shooting while hunting. He is being held at Central Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.
How it is being reported
- Man arrested in hunting-related shootingAround 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, troopers say to responded to a reported shooting off Keeners Ridge.WVVA · 14 Oct, 16:58
- Man arrested in hunting-related shootingAround 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, troopers say to responded to a reported shooting off Keeners Ridge.WSAZ · 14 Oct, 16:58
In this story: Arthur Neff · West Virginia State Police · Braxton County · Strange Creek · Ruby Memorial Hospital
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