CPD Search for Motive in Deadly Weekend Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia police are investigating a deadly shooting at a North Columbia apartment complex.

Investigators said the incident occurred before 9 p.m. Friday at Hammond Village Apartments located at 921 Marlboro St.

The male victim was standing outside at the same time occupants inside two vehicles, described by witnesses as a white Chevy Impala and a burgundy/red Chevy Avalanche, fired shots at him.

Officials say the 29-year-old victim has died as a result of his injury.

Investigators have collected evidence from the crime scene, and are currently following leads, including working with other law enforcement partners on the case.

Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook encourages citizens with information about this incident to call, text or submit online, their anonymous tip to 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.

LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.

Tipsters could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Ashley Dolan contributed to this report.