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AIKEN, S.C. () – The Aiken Department Public of Safety is looking for a vehicle of interest involved in a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of Hitchcock Animal Hospital.
Hitchcock Animal Hospital is located on Trail Ridge Road and Hitchcock Parkway.
Authorities say around 3:26 P.M. on Tuesday, ADPS units responded to a report of a subject who suffered a gunshot wound in the parking lot.
Authorities say the victim was found to have what they say they believe to be non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
ADPS states that there are no known suspects at this time during this investigation; however, they did release a photo of a vehicle of interest.
The Hitchcock Animal Hospital released a statement on Facebook:
There was an incident in our parking lot this afternoon. We want to report that all of the staff is safe and ok. There are no further details at this time. City of Aiken and Aiken County Sherrifs are working hard on the issue. We want to thank everyone who checked on us and know we greatly appreciate your concern.
Hitchcock Animal Hospital Facebook Page
Authorities state that if anyone has any information on the whereabouts of this vehicle and/or its occupants, please contact ADPS at (803) 642-7620 or submit an anonymous online tip at Crime Tip | City of Aiken, SC Government (cityofaikensc.gov).
