Man killed in shooting near hospital in Columbia, SC police say
A man was killed Wednesday night in a shooting, according to the Columbia Police Department.
The 27-year-old died following the shooting that happened outside of a home in the 100 block of Doctors Circle, police said. That’s near SC 277 and Prisma Health Richland hospital.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not publicly identified the victim.
No other injuries were reported.
There was no word about a shooter or shooters, or anyone else involved in the gunfire. Information about a possible motive for the shooting is being investigated by police.
No arrests have been reported, but police said officers have conducted interviews.
Anyone with information about 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 January 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM.
