BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Braxton County man has been arrested after allegedly accidentally shooting another man while hunting Tuesday evening.
According to West Virginia State Police, Trooper First Class J.M. Posey and Senior Trooper A.L. Groves responded to a reported shooting off Keeners Ridge in Braxton County at approximately 5:15 p.m. on October 13, 2026.
Investigators determined that Arthur Allen Neff, 64, of Strange Creek, accidentally shot Bobby Allen Stilwell, 42, also of Strange Creek, while hunting.
Stilwell was initially transported by emergency medical services before being flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
His current condition was not immediately available.
Neff was arrested and charged with prohibited person in possession of a firearm, wanton endangerment, and negligent shooting while hunting.
He was transported to Central Regional Jail to await arraignment.
West Virginia State Police say the investigation remains ongoing.
