Suspects Wanted in Alleged Assault on Lake Carolina Dr.

passault.jpgRICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for several suspects who allegedly assaulted a man overnight on Lake Carolina Drive.

Authorities say that around 10 p.m., the suspects assaulted the victim while he was smoking a cigarette.

The victim suffered severe injuries to the head and upper body and was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.

The condition of the victim is not known at this time.

Citizens with information about the crime are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372), text 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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