Suspect shot in Darlington County home burglary, one arrested

HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Deputies say they’re investigating after a suspect was shot during a Hartsville home invasion.

Monday around 9 p.m., deputies with the  Darlington County Sheriff’s Office were called to Ousleydale Road in Hartsville in reference to a burglary.

The press release from Lt. Robert Kilgo with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office says  someone at the home fired their gun and struck at least one of the suspects. Kilgo said Willie Bernard Huggins, age 23, was taken into custody without incident and charged with burglary 1^st degree.

Huggins’ bond hearing will take place on Friday at the Darlington County Detention Center.  Huggins’ did receive a gunshot wound during the incident, according a press release.

The incident remains under investigation by Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information can share tips anonymously by calling the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at (843)398-4501.