Richland County deputies investigate shooting that wounded one

Richland County deputies are investigating a Thursday night shooting that wounded one, according to officials.

Sgt. Kevin Lawrence, a department spokesman, said deputies responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Dunston Road, near Atlas Road, in reference to a shots-fired call.

When deputies arrived they located a victim in the front yard of the home suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body, Lawrence said. The victim was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for the wound.

The victim’s condition is unknown at this time, Lawrence said.

If anyone has information regarding the shooting, they are urged to call Crimestoppers at 1 (888)-CRIME-SC.