A woman in South Carolina who relies on an oxygen tank was arrested after she allegedly shot her husband several times in an attempt to kill him.
Josephine Scott was arrested on Sunday, June 28, and was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon while committing a crime in connection with a shooting at the home she shares with her husband.
Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home in Timmonsville, South Carolina, on Saturday, June 27, regarding the shooting, according to WMBF.
Upon their arrival, deputies found Scott’s husband with injuries to his legs and he was transported to a local hospital. Authorities said that his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening and he is expected to recover.
Following the incident, police launched an investigation into the shooting and learned that Scott,75, allegedly intentionally shot her husband after they got into an argument.
Police have not shared any information about what the argument was about or what prompted Scott to shoot at her husband in the first place. However, authorities said that Scott did allegedly shoot her husband twice.
Not much is known about the couple’s relationship, including if they have a history of domestic violence. Police have also not publicly revealed the name of Scott’s husband as of time of publication.
Authorities also noted that Scott apparently used an oxygen tank at the time of the shooting, which she was wearing in her mugshot.
Oxygen tanks are medical devices that store supplemental oxygen and help those with lung conditions to breathe, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Oxygen tanks can be used to help people with several conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, emphysema, heart failure, lung cancer and more.
Scott was booked into the Florence County Detention Center on June 28. She made her first court appearance on Monday, June 29, and was informed that her bond was set at $50,000 for the attempted murder charge and $5,000 for the weapons charge.
She has since posted the total amount of $55,000 and was released from jail, according to online court records.
Scott is scheduled to return to court for her next hearing regarding the charges on October 6.
It is not currently clear if Scott has retained legal counsel or entered a plea following her arrest. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment regarding the case.
