Home intruder flees after woman fires shot at him

LANCASTER, S.C. — A woman shot at a home intruder at about 8 a.m. on Friday forcing him to flee her Lancaster home.

The homeowner told deputies she heard her doorbell ring and answered the door on Nope Lane in Lancaster.

That was when the man, who police said is Antonio D. Mackey, 35, of Lancaster,  forced his way in leading to a struggle with the victim.

She tried to dial 911, but Mackey took the phone from her hand.

That was when the woman grabbed a pistol, firing a shot at Mackey who ran into the woods.

Mackey is still on the loose and authorities are searching for him.

“We need to get Mackey into custody as soon as possible, and I encourage anyone with information on his whereabouts to call us,” Sheriff Barry Faile said. “This victim is a brave lady, and her response to this attack no doubt prevented her from being seriously injured.”

The victim was not seriously injured, and it is unknown whether the gunshot struck the man.

Mackey has arrests warrants charging him with burglary first-degree, kidnapping and assault and battery first-degree were obtained.

Mackey is black, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds.

Anyone with information about this or any other case should call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 803-283-3388 or Midlands Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or email www.midlandscrimestoppers.com.

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