Man Arrested After Alleged Accidental Shooting While Hunting in Braxton County

Charleston Huntington, WV, October 14, 2026 —

A man was arrested in Braxton County, West Virginia, after allegedly accidentally shooting another individual while hunting, according to the available account of the incident.

The account describes the shooting as accidental, but provides no further details about how it happened. It does not identify the arrested man or the other individual, say when the incident occurred, or specify where in the county it took place. The other individual’s condition was not provided.

The information also does not state what charge, if any, the man faces, which agency made the arrest, or whether authorities have released additional details. No information was provided about the hunting activity, the firearm, or the events leading up to the shooting. Those details cannot be confirmed from the account.

The arrest is the only reported development. The available information does not say whether the man has appeared in court, whether a hearing has been scheduled, or whether investigators have issued a public statement. It also does not provide information about any further legal proceedings.

Because the account is limited, key circumstances remain unclear. The allegation that the shooting was accidental is not accompanied by details about how that conclusion was reached. No statements from the individuals involved, law enforcement, or other authorities were included. Further information about the incident, the arrest and the condition of the person who was shot was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Jackson Lilly on www.wowktv.com, see more information here.

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