Florence, SC – A Florence County man is facing attempted murder charges following a reported shooting at a shopping center last month, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a call on December 12 reporting the discharge of a firearm at a shopping facility on East Palmetto Street in Florence. When deputies arrived, they located a victim who reported he had been shot at by someone with whom he had an ongoing dispute.
Authorities said the victim was not injured during the incident.
Investigators later arrested Xavier Malquan Williams, 32, in connection with the shooting. According to investigators, Williams allegedly fired multiple shots at the victim using a handgun.
Williams was arrested on Wednesday, January 7, and charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, according to booking records and the sheriff’s office. The charges fall under South Carolina Code Ann. 16-03-029 and 16-23-490.
Officials said Williams is currently being held at the Florence County Detention Center without bond.
The incident occurred in Florence County, located in northeastern South Carolina near the Pee Dee region and the Florence metro area. Investigators did not release additional details about the dispute or whether the firearm has been recovered.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Additional booking details are available through the FCSO booking website.
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