Skeletons can shoot back turned. They can shoot even without being in front of the player.
Linked issues
is duplicated by 11
MCPE-14677
errors with a new artificial enteligencia make skeleton
Resolved
MCPE-14908
Skelly's not looking at player when firing arrow
Resolved
MCPE-14914
Bug of skeleton
Resolved
MCPE-14927
Skeleton's Arms is broken
Resolved
MCPE-15238
skeleton is wrong with animation to shoot arrows
Resolved
6 more links
relates to 5
MCPE-10474
Wither skeleton shoots arrows like a skeleton instead of using sword
Resolved
MCPE-16209
Bow charging animation for strays and skeletons is missing
Reopened
MCPE-12356
Snow Golems Do Not look at target mobs.
Resolved
MCPE-15802
Horse not lining up with rider
Resolved
MCPE-16393
The Witch throwing potion an unbelievable way.
Resolved
confirmed on galaxy s6 android 6.0.1