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Suspect in custody after Sunday morning apartment complex shooting in Lexington

Lexington Police say two people were injured by gunfire after an argument between two women.

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington Police say one person is in custody who they believe is tied to an early morning shooting which initially resulted in a "shelter in place" advisory for apartment residents.

Bobby Ray Robbins, 25, of Lexington, has been charged with five counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle While Occupied, Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling, and Discharging a Firearm in the Town of Lexington. He was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the Lexington County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.

The shooting occurred in the parking lot of Summer Cove Apartments on Railroad Avenue around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 19. Investigators said a vehicle there carrying five individuals was shot multiple times. Initially, no one was reportedly injured, however after two victims were taken to an area hospital, it was discovered by medical staff that one person had been grazed by a bullet and the other had been shot in the shoulder. Neither individuals' wounds were considered to be life-threatening.

The shooting soon led to the closure of Railroad Avenue between South Lake Drive and Swartz Road, along with an advisory that residents not leave their homes. However, as of about 9 a.m., both the advisory had been lifted and Railroad Avenue was reopened a short time later.

The search continues for more witnesses of the overnight disturbance.

An assault between two women in the apartment complex's parking lot prior to the shooting has been suggested as the motive for the gunfire at this point in the investigation. Robbins allegedly used a rifle to shoot at the five individuals as their vehicle left the complex on Railroad Avenue.

More details are expected to be released at a later time as new information is uncovered.

Anyone with information about the shooting or who may have a security camera with useful video, or social media postings that would provide more background in this case, is urged to contact Lexington Police Detective Heath at 803-359-6260.

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