Ladson DMV shooting suspect arrested

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on Wednesday arrested the man wanted in connection to a Tuesday shooting at a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office that left two people injured.

La’Ron Bess (18) of Summerville was taken into custody Wednesday evening.

Bess was caught on surveillance camera entering the Ladson DMV on Wimberly Drive before shooting a man, believed to be the target, and a woman who was a bystander.

BCSO said that the shooting resulted from an argument that took place outside and had nothing to do with DMV operations.

Bess is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and battery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

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