Two Richland County schools locked down after one injured in nearby shooting, deputies say
At least two Richland County schools are on lockdown after deputies were called to a shooting in the area, according to a statement from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Early Monday afternoon, deputies were called to the 4800 block of Harscrabble Road, which is near Ridge View High School and Rice Creek Elementary School, according to the statement.
The shooting did not happen at either of the schools, but they were both placed on a precautionary lockdown, according to the statement.
One person was injured during the shooting, according to the statement. That person, who has not yet been identified, was taken to a local hospital.
The sheriff’s department asked that Richland Two schools be dismissed late as they continued to look for a suspect, according to a school district statement. Those schools include Bridge Creek Elementary, Rice Creek Elementary, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper and Lower, CFI, Kelly Mill Middle, Blythewood Middle, Summit Parkway Middle and Ridge View High.
Buses will be held back at dismissal, but students can be picked up by car at other schools, according to a Tweet from the sheriff’s department.
This story was originally published December 17, 2018 at 1:09 PM.
