Darlington County, SC – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Hartsville-area shooting that left a woman hospitalized last week, authorities announced Monday.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Cherry Laurel Drive in Hartsville on November 21, 2025. The scene was secured by Darlington County Deputies and Hartsville City Officers.
A female victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries, officials said. The suspect reportedly fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived.
Investigators later identified and arrested Willie Richardson II on November 23, 2025. Richardson faces multiple charges, including Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Convicted of Certain Crimes, and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. He remains in custody awaiting a bond hearing, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities described the case as an active investigation and said further updates will be released as information becomes available.
Sheriff James August thanked the Hartsville Police Department and the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services for assisting with the investigation.
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