CPD: Attempted Murder Suspect, Person of Interest Sought
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Two men are wanted by the Columbia Police Department in connection with a shooting at a motel on Sunset Drive last week.
34-year-old Victor Anthony Robinson is wanted for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent crime.
Robinson is accused of shooting a male victim with a high-powered weapon multiple times while at the Budget Inn Motel located at 1601 Sunset Drive Wednesday, May 18, officials say.
The victim remains in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say the exact motive is still being determined, but investigators believe the isolated incident stemmed from a previous argument.
Investigators still want to locate and a person of interest in the cast.
CPD officials say Terrance Robert Boyd, 24, has important information about the crime.
Citizens with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of suspect Robinson or person of interest Boyd are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC 9888-274-6372), 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 “Submit a tip” tab.
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