Argument outside of Walmart leads to shooting, now a man’s in jail, Columbia police say
An argument between two men familiar with each other led to a shooting outside of an area Walmart on Sunday, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Drevonte Javis Nelson surrendered to police overnight and was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, the department said in a news release.
No bond has been set for the 28-year-old who is being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, jail records show. Nelson is a Sumter resident, according to court records.
The shooting happened at about 6 p.m. outside of the Walmart Supercenter at 7520 Garners Ferry Road, according to police. That’s in an area of Columbia densely packed with retail businesses and restaurants, about a mile away from Exit 9 on Interstate 77.
Nelson shot the victim in the lower body after an argument during a child custody exchange, police said. Information about why the men were arguing was not available.
Police said the victim’s injury is not considered life threatening, but further information on his condition was not available.
Police said the child was present during the incident but was not physically hurt, and no other injuries were reported.
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This story was originally published March 6, 2023 at 7:36 AM.
