Authorities are actively searching for Xander Ball, an 18-year-old man currently at large after escaping from a detention center in Wheeling, West Virginia, on October 10, 2026. Ball is wanted in connection with an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting incident in Star City, West Virginia, that occurred in July 2026. According to reports, the incident critically injured a victim. The U.S. Marshals Service and the West Virginia State Police are leading the manhunt for Ball, who is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and grey eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants. Law enforcement agencies believe Ball may still be in the Morgantown or Clarksburg area. The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force has offered a $3,500 reward for information that leads to Ball's arrest. Individuals with any information regarding Ball's whereabouts are urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling 304-350-6700, emailing usmstips@usdoj.gov, or calling the 24-hour tip line at 1-877-WANTED2 (926-8332). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the official U.S. Marshals website. The task force emphasizes its commitment to tracking down dangerous fugitives who flee to avoid facing their charges. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information that could assist in locating the suspect.