A stranger shoots an arrow at a homeowner, and he walks away on bail? Bad decision!
The second half of the story is missing.
Motivation? Remarks made by Archer? Did they know each other?
Has he threatened others in this manner? Did other neighbors notice the guy waiting at a house he did not occupy?
Maybe the Reporter was only a part-time worker.
His shift was up.
Given that it took place in Australia I’m guessing alcohol was involved.
[The Archer] is no longer Robin of Loxley, but Robin in da ‘Hood.