Man charged with murder at Columbia bar

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of William Jackson charged with murder. Sheriff Leon Lott stated that Jackson was arrested by the Richland County Sheriff‘s Department Fugitive Task Force on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 511 Alcott Drive, 29203. The Sheriff stated that Crimestoppers tips led to the identification of Jackson; he was taken into custody without incident. Sheriff Leon Lott stated that on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at approximately 5:00 AM, deputies responded to 1709 Decker Boulevard (Faces Lounge Bar & Grill), 29223 in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival deputies located an unresponsive male victim lying on the ground. The Sheriff stated that the victim was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts stated that the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to the lower body. Sheriff Leon Lott stated that Jackson was transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.