Suspect arrested in connection with shooting in Aiken County

WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting on Fortune Road on Thursday morning, after one man was hospitalized.

Officials say after further investigation, one of the two previous suspects has been arrested and expected to be charged with attempted murder.

According to inmate bookings, Timothy Philpot, 22, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

The call for the shooting came in at 7:43 p.m. at 14 Fortune Road, according to officials.

The victim was shot in the torso and transported to an area hospital to be treated for injuries, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

The scene stabilized, but is currently under investigation, according to authorities.

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