COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect who they say shot a man outside a gas station on Broad River Road Wednesday morning.
Officers charged 23-year-old Maliquee Hazelwood with one count of attempted murder.
Deputies say they responded to a report of a shooting at the CK Market at 2624 Broad River Rd. around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Deputies found a man lying on the ground outside the business. The man, who had been shot in the upper body, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Officers say based on information at the scene, they located the suspect's car abandoned on the side of Interstate 26. Deputies say a a short time later, Hazelwood turned himself over to deputies at Richland County headquarters.
After speaking with officers, Hazelwood was charged.
Investigators have not yet said what they think led up to the shooting.
