Arrest Made in Anderson Shooting

ANDERSON (Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 10:55 AM) – Sheriff’s investigators have arrested Brandon Corey Williams, 24, of Anderson for shooting and wounding a man yesterday afternoon. Edgar L. Harkness, Jr., 21, of 221 Stringer Road, Anderson, was sitting in his vehicle around 3:30 pm at 414 Lance Road when he was shot twice in the leg and thigh.  He was transported to AnMed Health for treatment.  The injuries were non-life threatening.
 
Investigators identified Williams as the suspect and obtained arrest warrants charging him with Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime early this morning.  Williams turned himself in to investigators and is currently being held at the Anderson County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. The reason for the shooting is unknown at this time.  No other arrests are expected.