Man killed in overnight shooting at apartment complex, Columbia police say
A man was killed overnight in a shooting, the Columbia Police Department said Sunday.
The shooting happened shortly before midnight at the Spring Lake Apartments complex at 7645 Garners Ferry Road, according to police. That’s near Exit 9 on Interstate 77 in an area densely packed with retail businesses and restaurants.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not publicly identified the victim.
No other injuries were reported.
Information about a shooter, or shooters, or any motive for the gunfire was not available.
No arrests have been reported by police, who are continuing to investigate the shooting.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
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This story was originally published October 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM.
