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Man in jail after shootings
Posted: 06.01.2009 at 12:18 AM
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COLUMBIA, SC -- A Richland County man is in jail facing several serious charges.

They all stem from a morning shooting.

Deputies say Alexander Benjamin forced his way into his estrange wife's Nottingham court home, then fired several shots inside.

Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Investigators tracked Benjamin down a short time later.

He faces several charges, including assault and battery with intent to kill.

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