Intense Snowy Manhunt Concludes with Capture of Suspect in Shocking Crossbow Attack on Father

A dramatic series of events unfolded in West Virginia, leading to the arrest of a man accused of shooting his father with a crossbow. The incident sparked an intense, multi-county manhunt through snow-laden landscapes, authorities reported.

The suspect, Chase Fleming, now faces charges of malicious assault, with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department indicating that more charges could follow as the investigation continues.

Fleming’s capture came after what officials described as an “exhausting search” and a “lengthy foot pursuit” that spanned across the snowy regions of Jackson and Roane counties.

Fortunately, the victim, Fleming’s father, is in stable condition, according to the sheriff’s department.

The case began when Chase Fleming allegedly shot his father in the face with a crossbow, a shocking act that set off the subsequent chase and search efforts by local law enforcement.

Fleming was admitted to a hospital for observation after deputies attempted to get him medically cleared for incarceration.

Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger told WV MetroNews that Fleming entered his father’s home with a preloaded crossbow.

The two got into an argument, and Fleming allegedly fired the weapon, the outlet reported, hitting the victim in the face.

Authorities arrested a West Virginia man accused of shooting his father in the face with a crossbow after a multi-county manhunt, officials said. (Jackson County Sheriff’s Department)

The bolt reportedly entered the victim’s face just below his left eye and exited the back of his head.

“How the guy is still alive is beyond me, it’s really remarkable,” Mellinger told MetroNews.

After fleeing the scene in his pickup truck, Fleming later crashed, police said.

Mellinger said the sheriff’s department used multiple K-9s and drones while searching for Fleming, covering roughly seven miles through snow and wooded terrain.

Authorities used K-9 units and drones during a search for a suspect accused of a crossbow shooting in West Virginia, officials said. (Jackson County Sheriff’s Department)

Fleming was found hiding under a rock on a remote ridge and taken into custody without resistance, according to the outlet.

Bond has not been set, according to the sheriff’s department.

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