Shooting under investigation in Lexington County, South Carolina

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting where one person was shot Saturday morning.

Deputies have not released details, including the condition of the man who has hit.

In a statement posted online Saturday afternoon, the sheriff’s department said that it responded to a call in the 200 block of Two Notch Road in Lexington County. That’s roughly four miles southeast of the town of Lexington.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said that deputies are collecting statements from neighbors in the area. Crime scene investigators have also been dispatched to the scene to gather potential evidence.

On Saturday afternoon, Capt. Adam Myrick, a spokesperson for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department told The State that they had shared all the information they had.

“Our work on this case continues,” Myrick said.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department or submit a tip anonymously by using the Midlands Crimestoppers mobile app.

This is a breaking news story. Check back here for updates.

This story was originally published October 28, 2023 at 1:43 PM.

Ted Clifford

The State

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Ted Clifford is the statewide accountability reporter at The State Newspaper. Formerly the crime and courts reporter, he has covered the Murdaugh saga, state and federal court, as well as criminal justice and public safety in the Midlands and across South Carolina. He is the recipient of the 2023 award for best beat reporting by the South Carolina Press Association.