ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man was arrested in Missouri on March 24 and is accused of shooting his mother with a crossbow.
Courtesy: Barry County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office
According to a press release, Joseph Michael Alexander, 29 is facing charges of attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, interference with first-degree emergency communications and third-degree domestic battery.
Bentonville police say officers responded to a disturbance around 8:08 a.m. at the 2400 block of NW Linebarger Lane.
Officers believe Alexander broke into his parents’ home and fired a crossbow twice striking his mother in the head both times.
Police say Alexander fled the scene before police arrived. The mother was taken to a local emergency room with life-threatening injuries.
Alexander’s car was found in Barry County, Missouri by the Stone County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office.
Alexander was taken into custody following a pursuit. He is being held in the Barry County Jail and will be extradited to Benton County.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Bentonville Police Department.
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