Man arrested after pushing ex-girlfriend, shooting beside her foot over missing biker jacket

SISSONVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after pushing his ex-girlfriend and shooting beside her foot during an argument over a missing biker jacket.

According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 1:26 PM, authorities responded to a domestic disturbance with injuries at a residence on Derricks Creek Road.

The complaint involved an altercation between a woman and her now ex-boyfriend, 54-year-old Tony Matteson.

According to the complaint, the victim had a visible knot on the back of her head when they arrived. She reported that the incident began when she told Matteson she was breaking up with him and he came to collect his belongings.

An argument ensued over Matteson’s biker jacket, which the victim had withheld until he repaid $350 for a cell phone bill.

The victim stated that Matteson became enraged and fired a shot near her foot with a firearm.

She clarified that while Matteson did not point the gun directly at her, he shot close to where she was standing in front of the garage.

Photographic evidence of a fired casing and a bullet mark on the asphalt was collected at the scene. The pavement damage was consistent with the victim’s account of the incident.

After the shooting, Matteson continued to gather his belongings.

During another argument about the biker jacket, the victim claimed that Matteson pushed her with both hands, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground.

This resulted in the injury observed on the back of her head.

The victim expressed fear for her safety and life following the incident.

Matteson was arrested and charged with Wanton Endangerment. He is currently out on bond.