LCSD: Suspect arrested after woman found shot on Augusta Rd.

LEXINGTON, SC (WIS) - Law enforcement officials say that a man has been arrested after a woman was found shot on the 4200 block of Augusta Rd. Thursday morning.

According to Lexington County Sheriffs, the woman sustained a gunshot wound and was found at the Fellowship Baptist Church. The extent of her injuries is unknown at this time.

Deputies say the suspected gunman was arrested a block away from the church on Cardinal Drive after a brief chase.

Oak Grove Elementary School lifted their lockout on Thursday that was put in place due to the incident, a school spokesperson said. Law enforcement says there is no longer an immediate threat to people in the area.

Officials believe this was an isolated incident.

A car was towed from the scene to be processed at LCSD headquarters.

There is no word yet on the suspect’s identity. The investigation is ongoing.

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