Man killed in overnight shooting in Columbia, police say
An investigation is underway after a man died from a Sunday night shooting, the Columbia Police Department said.
The shooting happened in the 4400 block of Colonial Drive, which was temporarily closed as officers searched for evidence, police said. That’s in the area between North Main Street and S.C. 277, not far from the Broad River area.
The victim was shot in the upper body, according to police.
He was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said Monday.
No other injuries were reported.
There was no word on a shooter, or shooters, or a motive for the gunfire.
No arrests have been reported by police, who continue to investigate the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or submit a tip online.
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This story was originally published July 11, 2022 at 7:43 AM.
