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UPDATE: Man shot dead by bow and arrow in Raleigh County

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BECKLEY (WVVA) - Raleigh County authorities are investigating an altercation in which a man was shot dead by a bow and arrow.

Christopher Saunders Jr., 23, of Beckley was shot and killed after police say he and several other individuals approached a residence on Carmellia Street in Prosperity around 1:30 a.m. Friday.

An altercation ensued between the individuals and a group of individuals at the home. Police say the home owner shot Saunders with a bow and arrow.

Raleigh County Sheriff Steve Tanner says all individuals involved were taken into custody. Charges have not yet filed as investigators continue to investigate.

Tanner says the altercations appears to be related to a previous altercation that occurred between the two groups Thursday night at an apartment complex on Industrial Drive in Beckley.

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