Local Crime Incidents in Columbia Area
Key Questions
What details are known about the fatal shooting near Moncks Corner?
A fatal shooting at a Moncks Corner gas station left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured, with the victim identified.
What happened in the officer-involved shooting in West Columbia?
On June 10 at North Brown Street apartments, both the officer and suspect were wounded in the 19th such incident in South Carolina this year; the officer was released and the suspect is stable.
What occurred during the shootout involving deputies in Columbia?
A shootout on Legends Oak Drive resulted in three arrests and one wanted suspect, with the sheriff commenting on parental responsibility and aiding suspects.
Multiple significant incidents: A fatal shooting near a Moncks Corner gas station left one 19-year-old dead and one critically injured; the victim has been identified. An officer-involved shooting in West Columbia on June 10 at North Brown Street apartments has neighbor footage; SLED confirmed both officer and suspect were wounded, the 19th such shooting in SC this year. The officer was released and the suspect is stable. A new shootout involving deputies on Legends Oak Drive in Columbia resulted in three arrests and one wanted suspect; the sheriff made strong statements about parents and aiding suspects. Police say no ongoing threat in any case.