Lexington coroner identifies woman killed in Main Street shooting after argument
A 72-year old woman is dead after a person shot her during an argument behind a shopping center near Lexington’s Main Street Thursday, according to police
Lexington police rushed to the 700 block of Main Street at about 5:40 p.m. in response to the shooting. They found the woman shot in the face behind the Town Square shopping center near a former Kmart, according to Lexington Police Department.
Police rendered aid before paramedics arrived. She died while being taken to the hospital.
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Judy Dyanne Burnett of Gilbert
Officers found a 49 year-old-man at the scene with a handgun, the department said. Police detained and interviewed him on Thursday evening. It’s unclear if the man is charged or will be charged in the shooting.
A witness told police the shooting happened during an argument.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is helping investigate.
This story was originally published December 4, 2020 at 9:24 AM.