Crime & Courts

Two killed in Columbia apartment complex shooting

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a Thursday night shooting at an apartment complex where two men were fatally shot.

The shooting happened at Spring Lake Apartments at 7645 Garners Ferry Road at about 11:30 p.m, according to the department. One man died at the scene. The other was taken to the hospital where he died Friday.

The police department is asking for the public’s help. Tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 1-888-274-6372 or midlandscrimestoppers.com

This story was originally published December 24, 2021 at 11:01 AM.

David Travis Bland
The State
David Travis Bland is The State’s editorial editor. In his prior position as a reporter, he was named the 2020 South Carolina Journalist of the Year by the SC Press Association. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2010. Support my work with a digital subscription
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