BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday by the Bluffton Police Department (BPD) in connection to a Sept. 3 shooting that left an 18-year-old in the hospital with serious injuries.

Malik Geoffrey Winston was charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

The victim reportedly remains hospitalized after being transported by air ambulance when the incident occurred.

BPD officers discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to their upper torso while conducting a welfare check on May River Road.

The case remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amanda Luechtefeld at aluechtefeld@townofbluffton.com or call the BPD at 843-706-4550.

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