Police investigating murder after man was shot, ejected during crash, officers say
After finding out that a man involved in an accident in Columbia was shot, police are now investigating his case as a murder, according to a statement from the Columbia Police Department.
Shamar M. Johnson, 22, died as a result of a gunshot wound to his upper body and trauma sustained in an insuing crash Feb. 9, according to the statement.
Johnson was taken to the hospital at about 3 a.m. after Columbia officers found that he was ejected from his car ater a single-car crash on Shop Road near Interstate 77, according to the statement. Johnson had lost control of his car and collided with a median.
After Johnson arrived at the hospital, authorities found multiple gunshot wounds.
When police first reported the crash Tuesday, Johnson was still alive and receiving medical care.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
