STRANGE CREEK, W.Va. — A Braxton County hunter is now charged with involuntary manslaughter after the death of the hunter that state police say he accidentally shot.
Troopers said Tuesday charges have been upgraded against Arthur Neff, 64, of Strange Creek, to involuntary manslaughter following the Monday death of Bobby Stillwell, 42, also of Strange Creek.
The shooting occurred on Oct. 13 along Keeners Ridge in Braxton County. Troopers said both men were hunting.
Neff was oriuginally charged with wanton endangerment, negligent shooting while hunting and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Stillwell was transported last Tuesday to Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Neff is in the Central Regional Jail on $25,000 bail.