Deputies probe shooting death at Midlands apartment complex

Authorities are investigating after a reported shooting death in Blythewood.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday to 2051 Blythewood Crossing Lane after getting reports of a shooting. That’s the Palisades of Blythewood apartment complex.

The sheriff’s department said when deputies got there they found a man lying on the floor on the outside of an apartment. He had been shot in the upper body. He died at the scene.

The name of the victim was not disclosed.

Those with information about the incident can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at crimesc.com.

This story was originally published December 26, 2021 at 1:19 PM.

Chris Trainor

The State

Chris Trainor is a retail reporter for The State and has been working for newspapers in South Carolina for more than 21 years, including previous stops at the (Greenwood) Index-Journal and the (Columbia) Free Times. He is the winner of a host of South Carolina Press Association awards, including honors in column writing, government beat reporting, profile writing, food writing, business beat reporting, election coverage, social media and more.