COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Colleton County deputies have charged a 20-year-old with a shooting that sent one victim to the hospital last week.

Brayan Jimenez Zapata, of Cottageville, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Deputies responded to a 911 call about the shooting at a home on Van Dyke Road at approximately 4:16 p.m. on Thursday, Sgt. Laura Rutland said.

Investigators say they found the victim with an injury to his hip and say he identified his tenant as the gunman.

Deputies said they initially believed the suspect, whom they identified as Zapata, had barricaded himself inside the home, but they later found him walking along Rhode Drive and took him into custody.

The victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover,

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