WINNSBORO – Matthew Woodard, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the mini-park on Old Camden Road on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office.
At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Nov. 30, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of US 321 Bypass and SC 213, near the MUSC emergency room. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that one of the vehicles involved in the crash was transporting a gunshot victim, the report states.
Witnesses reported that the shooting occurred moments earlier at the mini-park located at 2330 Old Camden Road in the South Winnsboro area. Deputies secured the scene at the mini-park while others managed the accident and assisted with the victim at MUSC ER.
According to investigators, an altercation began just before 6 p.m. on Saturday when several individuals arrived at the mini-park. A physical altercation occurred between two individuals. After the physical confrontation, it is believed that Woodard opened fire on a vehicle in which the victim was a passenger, striking the victim.
Investigators identified Woodard as the shooter. He was taken into custody without incident at his workplace on Tuesday, Dec. 3, according to the repot. The victim remains hospitalized.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, the investigation is still on-going and additional arrests may follow.