Inset: Josephine Scott (Florence County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Timmonsville, S.C., neighborhood where Josephine Scott allegedly shot her husband on June 27 (Google Maps).
The incident occurred at the couple’s residence in Timmonsville, South Carolina, leading to Scott’s arrest on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. As reported by local NBC affiliate WMBF, deputies from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to the scene following the shooting on a quiet Saturday afternoon.
Josephine Scott, 75, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon while committing a crime in connection with a shooting that took place at her home. According to reporting by local NBC affiliate WMBF, deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to the Timmonsville, South Carolina, home that Scott shares with her husband, whose name was not provided to the public.
The victim, Scott’s husband, sustained injuries to his legs but was lucky enough to have them deemed non-life-threatening. He was promptly taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Upon further investigation, police said Scott allegedly shot her husband intentionally after the couple had an argument. Police did not provide details about what the argument was about or what prompted Scott to allegedly fire a gun. Scott, who apparently uses an oxygen tank, allegedly shot her husband twice.
After being charged, Scott was booked into the Florence County Detention Center on Sunday. During her first court appearance on Monday, her bond was set at $50,000 for the attempted murder charge and $5,000 for the weapons charge. According to online court records, she posted the total amount of $55,000 and was released from jail.
Scott is due back in court on Oct. 6.