SC man arrested after shooting elderly woman during West Columbia robbery, police say

A man was arrested after police say he shot an elderly woman during a robbery in West Columbia, according to a statement from the police department.

Lemont Michael B Smith, 27, of Santee, was arrested Tuesday after, they believe, he shot the woman in the hand, according to the statement.

The woman was getting money out of an ATM on Augusta Highway Saturday at about 7 a.m., according to the statement. Smith approached her and held her at gunpoint.

While he was trying to rob her, he shot her in the hand, according to the statement. The woman is expected make a full recovery.

Smith was arrested and charged with attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a firearm during a violent crime, according to the statement. He was taken to the Lexington County Detention Center.

This story was originally published September 4, 2018 at 1:41 PM.