Man Charged After Shooting at Ex-Wife's Home in Upstate

Deputies say the suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:33pm

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According to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, David Lee Cook broke into his ex-wife's home in Iva, South Carolina, on Sunday morning and pointed a handgun at her and another man inside. Cook then shot the man, grazing his leg with a non-life-threatening injury, before fleeing the scene. Deputies issued a statewide BOLO and later found and arrested Cook in Anderson County.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving firearms are a serious public safety concern, as they can escalate quickly and put innocent lives at risk. This case highlights the need for effective law enforcement response and coordination to apprehend suspects and protect victims in these volatile situations.

The details

Deputies responded to a home on Highway 413 after Cook broke into his ex-wife's residence and pointed a handgun at her and another man. Cook then shot the man, grazing his leg with a non-life-threatening injury. Cook fled the scene, prompting a statewide BOLO, but was later found and arrested in Anderson County.

  • On Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, the incident occurred at the ex-wife's home in Iva.
  • Later that morning, deputies located and arrested Cook in Anderson County.

The players

David Lee Cook

The suspect who broke into his ex-wife's home, pointed a gun at her and another man, and shot the man before fleeing the scene.

Anderson County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, issued a statewide BOLO, and later apprehended the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Domestic violence incidents involving firearms are a serious public safety concern, as they can escalate quickly and put innocent lives at risk.”

— Anderson County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

Cook will await a bond hearing in the Anderson County Detention Center.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for a swift and coordinated law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents involving firearms, in order to protect victims and the broader community.