Chester, SC – A man has been arrested after a shooting in Chester County left one person hospitalized Saturday afternoon.
According to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 2:15 p.m. on September 20 to the area of Catawba River Road (Hwy 21), north of the Fort Lawn community. When deputies arrived, they found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Investigators quickly identified the suspect, later located in Sumter County with the assistance of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Officials confirmed that 42-year-old Christopher Robinson has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the incident.
Robinson is being held at the Chester County Detention Center. Authorities say the case remains under active investigation.
No additional details about the victim’s condition have been released. Deputies have not said what may have led to the shooting.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to the case to contact investigators.
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