<img class="wp-image-12023 size-medium alignright" src="https://theenterprise.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2017/07/arrest_1500494107-294x300.png" alt="" width="294" height="300" /> <span style="font-weight: 400">Patrick deputies and emergency medical first responders responded to a call Tuesday involving an alleged gunshot victim, according to Sheriff Dan Smith. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Upon arrival at a residence on Union Church Road in Ferrum, Melissa Atkins Hale, 45, was found. She had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was subsequently airlifted to Roanoke Carilion Medical Center. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">An investigation by the sheriff’s office determined that the victim was allegedly accidentally shot by her husband, Daniel Steven Hale, 46, of the same address. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Daniel Hale was charged with misdemeanor reckless handling of a firearm and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Melissa Hale is in stable condition and is expected to recover, Smith said of the incident investigated by Jason Kruse and Lt. Steve Austin.</span>
