Investigators have identified Dae’Kwon Simmons, 17, of Aiken as the suspect in Tuesday's shooting on Laurens Street.
Simmons is charged with attempted murder, according to an Aiken Department of Public Safety news release. Other charges may be forthcoming. Simmons is not in custody at this time.
Investigators have arrested and charged a 14-year-old male with accessory after the fact of a felony in connection to this shooting. The juvenile is currently being held at Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, according to the news release.
Aiken Public Safety Lt. Jake Mahoney said there is no connection between this shooting and the shooting that occurred on Waterloo Street on Aug. 2.
Mahoney said there is no indication the Laurens Street shooting was gang related.
The current status of the victim is unknown; however, Mahoney said the victim is still receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372). Tips also can be made online at midlandscrimestoppers.com.