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Son Shoots Father with Crossbow, Leads Police Manhunt

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chase Fleming was arrested in Jackson County, W.Va., on March 17, 2026, after allegedly shooting his father in the face with a crossbow during an argument.
Fleming led police on a multi-county manhunt through snow-covered terrain.
He was charged with malicious assault and taken to a hospital for observation.
The victim is in stable condition, with the bolt reportedly entering just below his left eye and exiting the back of his head.
Law enforcement used K-9s and drones during the search and ultimately found Fleming hiding under a rock.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the U.S. faced a dramatic rise in violent crime, with over 1.5 million incidents reported, prompting law enforcement to adopt advanced technologies like helicopters and K-9 units. This trend is exemplified by Chase Fleming's recent arrest in Jackson County, W.Va., following a violent altercation involving a crossbow, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing domestic violence and crime.

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Story summary

Chase Fleming was arrested in Jackson County, W.Va., on March 17, 2026, after allegedly shooting his father in the face with a crossbow during an argument.
Fleming led police on a multi-county manhunt through snow-covered terrain.
He was charged with malicious assault and taken to a hospital for observation.
The victim is in stable condition, with the bolt reportedly entering just below his left eye and exiting the back of his head.
Law enforcement used K-9s and drones during the search and ultimately found Fleming hiding under a rock.

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