A domestic dispute reported in Summerville earlier this month remains under investigation by local authorities.

According to an incident report, officers responded to Chattooga ER on April 12 after a woman arrived with visible injuries, including a swollen left eye and swelling to her upper lip. Investigators said the woman reported the confrontation happened earlier that day at a residence on Allred Street.

In the report, the woman told officers she was struck in the face during an argument and said the accused was Rod Madden. She also reported pain, dizziness, and continued facial swelling following the incident.

Authorities noted that a witness at the home said she was present during the disturbance but did not actually see the physical altercation. The witness told officers she heard something happen inside the residence, but did not observe Madden leaving the home.

Investigators with the Summerville Police Department later spoke with Madden at the hospital while following up on the case. According to the report, he denied assaulting the woman and claimed he had acted in self-defense. Officers also documented an injury on Madden’s arm and noted it appeared more consistent with a scratch than a bite mark.

The report states the case was left pending further investigation and additional suspect contact.