If something doesn't seem right, act on your intuition and leave the area, if possible. The mall shooting on Saturday left nine people shot and another six injured as they fled, Columbia Police Chief William H. "Skip" Holbrook said Monday. Moore said the police officer was treated and released. CNN) A mass shooting in Furman, South Carolina, left at least nine people injured Sunday morning, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Courtesy: Rich Wandover/ABC Columbia News) Officers on scene continuing their investigation. Evidence collected at the scene indicates at least three people displayed guns and two firearms were used, according to police. Johnson said people were screaming for their children and spouses, knocking over tables in the food court as they fled. He said at least one of those three people fired a weapon. Officer-Involved Shooting at Columbia Walmart. It was the second mass shooting in the state over the Easter holiday weekend, and the third in the nation. Dunn said the officer asked whether anyone had heard gunshots, but they hadn't. An arrest warrant issued Thursday night said Patterson dragged his father at gunpoint across the waiting room. Two men sent to hospital after shooting on Two Notch Road. Berry would not say if the two people were students, faculty or staff.
There have been previous shooting incidents at the mall. The 14 victims range in age from 15 to 73. While the motive for the isolated shooting remains under investigation, evidence collected at the scene is offering valuable information. Do not activate fire alarms, as you may endanger others who would be safer. Police had initially said two of the victims were in critical condition.
He was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and could face additional charges after the prosecutor reviews evidence. Deputies said he was carrying a pistol with a high-capacity drum magazine. Police released the video in an effort to get help from the community in identifying the people involved in the shooting. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. The Thursday shooting happened around 2 a. m., when 27-year-old Kevin Boyce Patterson was spotted with a gun, visiting the emergency room at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital in Clinton, authorities said. Price's attorney said Sunday that Price fired in self-defense in a confrontation with other shooters. Shooting in columbia s.c. today video. After both cars pull away, another man can be seen in the video running after them while returning fire with a handgun.
Police said Smith also faces a charge of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Workers from a couple of stores remained clustered in the mostly empty parking lot Saturday evening, waiting for police to let them back inside to retrieve their car keys and personal belongings so they could leave. Two Arrested in Fatal Colony Apartments Shooting –. Officials said he was with a group of boys when they got into a dispute with a second group. "Lonnie was a good fellow, " he said. Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and they will release more details as they can. Nikki Haley halted a news conference near the campus for security purposes. It was unclear how many people were firing guns and what led to the argument and shooting, according to The State.
The Columbia police chief, William Holbrook, said other charges against the man, identified as Jewayne Price, could follow. Street Squad Sumter.