Man fatally shot at Columbia home sparks police investigation
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred overnight.
Officers responded to a 911 call at about 12:30 a.m. Monday, police said in a news release.
When they arrived at the home in the 3000 block of Clark Street in North Columbia, they discovered a man lying on the floor, according to the release. That is near the intersection of North Main Street and River Drive.
The man suffered visible injuries and was dead when the officers found his body, police said.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office will publicly identify the man once it has notified his family.
Information on a possible suspect, or suspects, was unavailable. There is no word on a motive for the shooting.
Police collected evidence from the home and are reviewing surveillance video, according to the release.
The shooting is being investigated by police and the coroner’s office. It is one of five shooting deaths on Sunday reported by the coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or report it to CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
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This story was originally published November 25, 2019 at 10:37 AM.
