BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. — State Police have filed charges in Braxton County against a man involved in a hunting accident.
Troopers responded to a call of a shooting off Keeners Ridge in the Braxton County Tuesday evening shortly after 5 p.m. Troopers found Bobby Stilwell, 42, of Strange Creek was shot while hunting in the area. Their investigation led to the arrest of Arthur Neff, 64, of Strange Creek.
Troopers said Neff was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment, negligent shooting while hunting, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Neff is awaiting arraignment in the Central Regional Jail.
Stillwell is recovering at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.