DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Ladson man and a Summerville woman have been charged in connection with a shooting that sent one person to the hospital last month.

Elbert Rudel Aiken III, 32, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime; and Kayla Leanne Merideth, 22, is charged with obstruction of justice, deputies say.

U.S. Marshals arrested Aiken on Tuesday and deputies arrested Merideth on Aug. 29, sheriff’s office spokesman Steven Wright said.

Deputies said they learned about the shooting when the victim arrived at an area hospital on Aug. 28. Investigators say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Roberta Drive.

The investigation is still active, Wright said.

Anyone with information in the case can call the sheriff’s

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