Shooting Investigated

ANDERSON (Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 7:55 PM) – Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in the roadway at 414 Lance Road, Anderson, in which a local man received non-life threatening injuries.
 
The victim, Edgar L. Harkness, Jr., 21, of 221 Stringer Road, Anderson, was sitting in his vehicle when he was shot twice in the leg and thigh by an unknown black male.  The male fled the scene in a grey-colored car after the shooting. Harkness was transported to AnMed Health for treatment.
 
The reason for the shooting is unknown at this time.  The incident is being actively pursued by sheriff’s investigators. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office at 864-260-4400 or CrimeStoppers at 864-231-7867.