Guns Seized Near Shooting Incident at Columbiana Mall

Photo: Columbia Police Department

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Guns seized near Columbia Centre mall after police responded to a call of shots fired on Saturday are being processed to determine whether or not is connected to the incident.

Authorities say officers located a book bag while searching a wooded area adjacent to the mall containing several air soft guns.

The guns resemble a type of .45 caliber handgun and Glock, and possibly a variation of an SKS assault rifle, officials say.

Citizens with information about the book bag are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: call toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC, text to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to  www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.