Oklahoma man fatally shoots uncle with bow and arrow

Joshua Dean Wade is accused of fatally shooting his uncle with a compound bow and arrow.

Credit: Poteau Police Department

Credit: Poteau Police Department

Joshua Dean Wade is accused of fatally shooting his uncle with a compound bow and arrow.

A 33-year-old Oklahoma man is accused of fatally shooting his uncle with a compound bow and arrow Sunday night, KHBS reported.

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Joshua Dean Wade, of Poteau, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, the television station reported.

According to police, Wade rang the doorbell twice to the Poteau apartment of Buddy Wade, 54.

According to Poteau assistant police chief Greg Russell, Joshua Wade hid around a corner, and fatally shot his uncle in the chest when the older man stepped onto the porch, KHBS reported.

Buddy Wade died from his injuries, the television station reported.

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