Woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A Gaston woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting early this morning in southern Lexington County.
Chesnee Labri Mattress, 23, is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Annette Riley, 44, of Gaston.
Riley was shot in the upper body in front of a home in the 300 block of State Pond Road in Gaston, according to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon.
“Based on witness statements, investigators developed a solid lead soon after the shooting,” Koon said. “Mattress was arrested without incident at her house about 4:30 this morning.”
Mattress is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center while she awaits a bond hearing.
To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime, citizens are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.
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