US Crime NewsWoman Shot in the Face With Crossbow Defending TeenagersSavePrintJoseph Avellino, 34, of Cross County, Arkansas, was arrested on Feb. 11, 2019, for allegedly shooting his neighbor with a crossbow during a dispute. Cross County Sheriff's OfficeZachary StieberSenior Reporter2/14/2019|Updated: 2/14/2019An Arkansas woman was shot in the face with a crossbow after stepping in front of her 14-year-old son and 15-year-old nephews.Janet Partain said that she went to the home of her neighbor, 34-year-old Joseph Avellino, to confront him about stolen property.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesSupreme Court Turns Down Appeal in Mumps Vaccine Antitrust CaseOct 20, 2025Changes to Food Stamp Program SNAP Coming in NovemberOct 19, 2025Federal Courts About to Run Out of Money, Furlough EmployeesOct 17, 2025Unions Sue US to Try to Stop Monitoring of Visa Holders’ Social MediaOct 17, 2025Related TopicsArkansascrossbow
