Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal Shooting in Columbia

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The person killed during a shooting on Bailey Street has been identified.

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 26-year-old Jerome D. Palmer. Officers say the shooting happened between 5:15p.m. and 5:30p.m. on Saturday near an apartment complex at 7806 Bailey Street in Columbia.

Palmer died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the upper torso, according to Watts.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident.