A West Virginia man was arrested after allegedly shooting his father in the face with a crossbow and leading police on a multicounty manhunt through snow-covered terrain, authorities said.

Chase Fleming was charged this week with malicious assault, with additional charges possible, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Police said Fleming was taken into custody after an “exhausting search” and a “lengthy foot pursuit” through snow-covered parts of Jackson and Roane counties.

The victim is in stable condition, the department said.

Fleming was admitted to a hospital for observation after deputies attempted to get him medically cleared for incarceration.

Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger told WV MetroNews that Fleming entered his father’s home with a preloaded crossbow.

The two got into an argument, and Fleming allegedly fired the weapon, the outlet reported, hitting the victim in the face.

The bolt reportedly entered the victim’s face just below his left eye and exited the back of his head.

“How the guy is still alive is beyond me, it’s really remarkable,” Mellinger told MetroNews.

After fleeing the scene in his pickup truck, Fleming later crashed, police said.

Mellinger said the sheriff’s department used multiple K-9s and drones while searching for Fleming, covering roughly seven miles through snow and wooded terrain.

Fleming was found hiding under a rock on a remote ridge and taken into custody without resistance, according to the outlet.

Bond has not been set, according to the sheriff’s department.

The Virginia Cavaliers will continue dancing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament!

Despite a scare against No. 14 Wright State for much of the game on Friday afternoon, the No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers pulled away late 82-73 with help from Jacari White, who went 10/12 from the floor and 26 points.

With that, the Round of 32 is up next for Virginia as they’ll play either No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) on Sunday. While you wait, tickets for Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second round game are available now, which you can find below:

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Virginia earned a No. 3 seed in the Midwest regional, where they knocked out No. 14 Wright State in its opening game. They’ll play the winner of No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) on Sunday. Tickets to Virginia’s Round of 32 game start at $125.

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After defeating No. 14 Wright State, No. 3 Virginia advances to the Round of 32, where they will play the No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) winner on Sunday. The time of the game is to be determined. Tickets to Virginia’s Round of 32 game start at $125.

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Virginia will play its Round of 32 game in Philadelphia against either Tennessee or Miami (Ohio).

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When is March Madness 2026?

The First Four tipped off the 2026 March Madness tournament on Tuesday, March 17. The two rounds run between Thursday, March 19 and Sunday, March 22. The tournament concludes with the Final Four on Saturday, April 4 and the National Championship game on Monday, April 6.

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