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Tragic Neighbor Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting in Irmo
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in an Irmo neighborhood. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that they received a call about gunfire around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival at the scene in Hedgefield Court, deputies found a man with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Emergency services quickly took the victim to the hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Authorities secured the area and gathered details that the shooter was still present. They located and arrested 46-year-old Charnika Wright at the scene. As of the last update, she was being processed and would soon be taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Wright has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Investigations revealed that the shooting stemmed from an argument between neighbors. This incident serves as a tragic reminder of how conflicts can escalate violently.
