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Deputies: South Carolina kidnapping victim found assaulted, bleeding in suspect's home

When deputies arrived at his home, he told deputies that "he had not seen the victim in about a week."

Deputies: South Carolina kidnapping victim found assaulted, bleeding in suspect's home

When deputies arrived at his home, he told deputies that "he had not seen the victim in about a week."

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    Deputies: South Carolina kidnapping victim found assaulted, bleeding in suspect's home

    When deputies arrived at his home, he told deputies that "he had not seen the victim in about a week."

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    Updated: 1:38 PM EDT Jun 6, 2025
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    Above Video: Your Friday HeadlinesAuthorities in South Carolina say they found a kidnapping victim bleeding and assaulted after a search of the suspect's home Monday night.Sumter County Sheriff Deputies arrested and charged Ronald Brockington, 41, of Sumter, of kidnapping and domestic violence in the first degree.Deputies responded to a call around 10 p.m. from an individual who reported they were bleeding and feared that Brockington intended to kill them.When deputies arrived at his home, he told deputies that "he had not seen the victim in about a week."But, after a search of his home, deputies found the victim in a bedroom with serious injuries. Sheriff Anthony Dennis praised his deputies for their quick response and for removing the victim from a dangerous situation.The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 803-436-2000.TRENDING STORIESHooters abruptly closes dozens of locations, including in Georgia, South CarolinaSavannah police seek help identifying armed robber caught on cameraReport: Tybee Island Police respond to bar fight involving about 30 people

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    Authorities in South Carolina say they found a kidnapping victim bleeding and assaulted after a search of the suspect's home Monday night.

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    Sumter County Sheriff Deputies arrested and charged Ronald Brockington, 41, of Sumter, of kidnapping and domestic violence in the first degree.

    ronald brockington
    Sumter County Sheriff's Office

    Deputies responded to a call around 10 p.m. from an individual who reported they were bleeding and feared that Brockington intended to kill them.

    When deputies arrived at his home, he told deputies that "he had not seen the victim in about a week."

    But, after a search of his home, deputies found the victim in a bedroom with serious injuries.

    Sheriff Anthony Dennis praised his deputies for their quick response and for removing the victim from a dangerous situation.

    The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 803-436-2000.

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