Lexington County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 3500 block of Fernandina Road, near the Ovation @ 3500 apartments in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What happened
- The initial 911 call came in just before 1 p.m., reporting a shooting at the apartment complex.
- Deputies and crime‑scene investigators responded and are processing the scene, with work expected to continue for several hours.
Current status and safety
- The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department characterizes the incident as isolated, and says there is no wider threat to public safety at this time.
- Investigators have identified a person of interest, but no arrests or additional details about the victim or motive have been released yet; the investigation remains active.
If you let me know whether you’re tracking this for safety in your area or just following local crime trends, I can pull in more context (for example, how often shootings happen near that stretch of Fernandina Road).
