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LANCASTER, S.C. — The Lancaster County Police Department arrested a man after he shot and killed a woman in Lancaster Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said Curtis Townsend shot Takeisha Massey multiple times during an argument.
Shortly after, he tossed the gun and hid in an outside trash can, according to authorities.
Police located him quickly and took him into custody.
According to the Lancaster County Police Department, Takeisha Massey was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but died shortly after arriving.
Police are still investigating the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-1171, the Special Operations Unit at 803-283-1174 or the Anonymous Tip Line (803)-289-6040.
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