Bennettsville police arrest man in connection with shooting that left one injured Generic police lights (Source: Live 5/File) By WMBF News Staff | February 25, 2021 at 9:39 AM EST - Updated February 25 at 9:42 AM Cody Erwin (Source: Marlboro County Detention Center)
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) – An arrest has been made in a shooting in Bennettsville earlier this month that left one person injured.
According to information from the Bennettsville Police Department, Cody Erwin has been charged with discharging a firearm within city limits, unlawful carrying of a pistol, breach of peace of an aggravated nature and obstruction of justice.
Erwin is incarcerated at the Marlboro County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.
Police investigating after man shot in the neck at Bennettsville apartment complex (Source: Unsplash) By WMBF News Staff | February 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM EST - Updated February 20 at 2:50 PM
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities in Marlboro County are investigating after they say a man was shot in the neck at an apartment complex.
The Bennettsville Police Department said officers were called to the Marlboro Court Apartments on Oakwood Street at 6:41 p.m. Friday for a call. Officers said they found a victim on the ground near a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the neck.
Nearby friends of the victim attempted to administer first aid as officers arrived at the scene, according to Lt. Larry Turner with the BPD.