WEST UNION — A Doddridge County man was charged with attempted murder Tuesday after he tried to shoot his brother, according to the Doddridge County Sheriff’s Department.

Charles Freeman Barr, 41, was lodged in the North Central Regional Jail on charges of attempted murder, being a prohibited person in possession of a gun and other warrants, Deputy C.D. Travis, the investigating officer, said. Additional charges may be filed and the investigation is continuing, Travis said.

The incident happened before noon Tuesday at a residence on Barrs Lane in Doddridge County where Barr and his brother, Kevin Barr, got into an altercation, Travis said. Kevin defended himself and Charles pulled a handgun from his waistband and fired a shot at his brother, Travis said.

The bullet missed Kevin by around an inch, Travis said.

Charles, who feared he killed his brother, left the residence, Travis said. The gun has been recovered, Travis said.

Deputies from Doddridge County went to Charles’ residence to arrest him, but he left before officers arrived, Travis said. He was caught Tuesday in Ritchie County in a stolen vehicle, Travis said