Lawrence County man arrested, charged with shooting fiancée

Published 10:59 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

A Lawrence County man has been arrested and charged in a Sunday shooting.

On Aug. 4, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Lawrence County hospital regarding a shooting victim. A female had reportedly been struck multiple times by gunfire.

The victim had been transported to the hospital by Victor Charles Smith, 38, who described the victim as his fiancée.

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Smith was arrested there for an outstanding warrant in a separate matter. After an extensive investigation, Smith has been charged with aggravated domestic violence and attempted kidnapping, said Sheriff Ryan Everett.

The victim is recovering.