US Crime NewsWoman Shot in the Face With Crossbow Defending Teenagers00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintJoseph 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 ArticlesHealth Department Investigating School That Vaccinated Child Without Parental ConsentDec 03, 2025FDA Appoints Doctor Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Death Investigation as Top Drug RegulatorDec 03, 202518 States Now Have Cases of Potentially Deadly Infant Illness, Health Officials SayDec 03, 2025CDC Advisers to Vote on Whether to Change Vaccine ScheduleDec 03, 2025Related TopicsArkansascrossbow
