Deputies: Investigation continues after man found with multiple gun shot wounds after car accident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department are investigating an attempted murder case involving a male victim who was shot multiple times over the weekend.

The Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers responded to Shop Road and I-77 shortly before 3:00 a.m. on February 9, 2019 for a reported single vehicle collision.

Officers located 22-year-old male with severe injuries he sustained in the crash. Officers believe the driver first lost control of the vehicle, drove over a median causing the vehicle to overturn several times before coming to rest in a wooded area.

After the man was taken to a local hospital by EMS, medical staff notified CPD that the victim also sustained several gunshot wounds. The victim continues to receive medical treatment.

Due to additional injuries, officers with CPD’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are working to determine where the shooting occurred and who’s responsible for the crime.

Citizens with information are encouraged to call 1-888-CRIME-SC