2 injured in Sandy Run shooting

Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies found 2 men with gunshot wounds in Sandy Run early Wednesday morning.

Both were transported to a hospital from a home in the 1200 block of Basil Road, Paul Kirby reported on the Lexington Ledger website.

According to Captain Adam Myrick of the Sheriff’s Department, detectives believe this is an isolated incident. There is no search underway for suspects or persons of interest.

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Bulldozer fatality

A Lexington County man is dead after being struck by a bulldozer Oct. 31.

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher determined James Byron Williams, 59, of Swansea died due his injuries.

The incident occurred at GTR Complex in Gaston, which has tracks and trails for use by recreational vehicles near Swansea.

Williams was guiding another vehicle when he was struck. The operator of the bulldozer, who was not injured and others present at the scene attempted to render aid.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

Cedar Road death

A Lexington County woman died on Cedar Road in a single-vehicle accident.

Sharon Polk Mills, 75, of West Columbia died Oct. 30 due to her injuries, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher.

Mills was traveling southbound when her vehicle left the side of the roadway and collided with a tree. She was wearing a seat belt when the incident occurred.

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

County man shoots family member

A West Columbia man faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting at his home Friday evening.

Keon Lamont Faison, 40, is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and 5 counts of unlawful neglect of a child, according to arrest warrants.

“Based on what a victim and witnesses told detectives, Faison shot a female relative after they argued inside his home on Bay Blossom Lane,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said.

“He twice pointed the gun at another family member before leaving the home.”

The shooting victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover, according to her medical team.

Faison turned himself in to the Sheriff’s Department Friday night, according to Koon.

A magistrate judge denied Faison bond. He is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center.