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2 shot, injured at social gathering in SC, Columbia police say

Two people were shot Thursday night at a social gathering in the Columbia area, the Columbia Police Department said.

In a tweet, the police department said the shooting occurred at St. Anna Park, located at 1316 Liberty Hill Ave.

Police said the man and women, who were not named, were alert when they were taken to the hospital.

The severity of their injuries was not immediately available, and the department said no arrests had yet been made.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

This story was originally published May 26, 2023 at 9:09 AM.

Javon L. Harris
The State
Javon L. Harris is a crime and courts reporter for The State. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Before coming to South Carolina, Javon covered breaking news, local government and social justice for The Gainesville Sun in Florida. Support my work with a digital subscription
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