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Victim Identified in Fatal Raleigh County Shooting

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The victim is identified in a fatal Raleigh County shooting.

Deputies say Christopher Saunders, 23, of Beckley, was shot and killed with a bow and arrow at a home on Carmellia Street in Prosperity around 1:30 a.m. Friday.

An argument started outside a Beckley apartment complex and police broke it up.

It then continued to the home in Prosperity, where a man says he was ambushed.

"First aid was attempted at the scene by one of the homeowners, as well as I believe, some of the folks that were with the victim during this altercation," explained Sgt. Larry Lilly. "However, the victim did pass away as a result of his injuries."

Saunders was shot by the homeowner with a compound bow and arrow.

No charges have been filed at this time, but around a dozen people have been questioned.

The case is still under investigation.