Batesburg-Leesville police: Person wanted in connection with weekend shooting arrested

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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Batesburg-Leesville Police say Wigfall has been arrested.

ORIGINAL STORY (POSTED: May 13, 2024):

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Officers with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department are asking for the public’s help finding someone wanted in connection with a weekend shooting, says the department.

On Friday, May 10, officers responded at an Exxon located at 102 South Pine Street for the report of a shooting.

When officers arrived to the scene, an adult male was found in an adjacent parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to Lexington Medical Center for a non-live-threatening injury, says law enforcement.

18-year-old Da’Jae Wigfall, of Batesburg-Leesville was identified as a suspect and is currently wanted.

Wigfall’s charges are assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

Investigators say Wigfall should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who has knowledge of the whereabouts of Wigfall should call the Batesburg-Leesville Police at 803-532-4408 or Midlands CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).