Children of man shot in neck in custody of relatives

Children belonging to a man who police said was shot in the neck by his wife are in the custody of relatives, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.

Mohamed Ramadan was shot in the neck Tuesday afternoon after an argument with his wife Monica Ramadan, 36, who was is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill.

The bullet exited the victim’s body near his armpit, Raines said.

He was transported to a local hospital for treatment Wednesday, but there was no word on his condition.