IRMO, S.C. — A woman has been charged with murder after a fatally shooting a neighbor in Irmo on Wednesday.
Deputies say they responded to the cul-de-sac of Hedgefield Court around 3 p.m. Wednesday after reports that a person had been shot. Prior to arriving, deputies were advised by dispatch that the suspect was still on scene.
When a Richland County deputy arrived on scene, deputies say he located the suspect and detained her. The deputy also located a man nearby with one gunshot wound to the upper body.
The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital and died from his injury shortly thereafter.
After further investigation, investigators determined that the murder was the result of a neighbor dispute.
Charnika Wright is charged with one count of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
