AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is investigating following an early morning shooting.
Authorities responded to the Circle K at 1011 East Pine Log Road at around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
According to Lt. Jake Mahoney, officers found one man shot with what is believed to be a single gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators have charged 33-year old Joseph Ryan Cincotta, of Aiken, with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature.
The shooting is believed to have been the result of a dispute between two motorists.
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