Crime & Safety

Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder

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Richland County Sheriff's Office investigators are looking for Jose de la Cruz Ovando in connection to a shooting that left one man in the hospital, a sheriff's office press release stated.

On Oct. 20, deputies responded to a call on Percival Road where they found a 30-year-old man with non-life threatening injuries to his lower body, according to the release.He was taken to the hospital and treated.

Ovando allegedly shot the man when he tried to walk away from an arguement.

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He is described as a 5-foot-8 Hispanic man weighing 200 pounds.

Contact authorities if you have information on this suspect.

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