Man arrested after shooting inside Vista nightclub that injured 2

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A man has been arrested after a shooting in the Vista that injured two people.

Willie Lee Jones, 33, is being charged with four counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

The shooting happened inside the Social Bar and Lounge on Gervais Street after an altercation around 2:30 a.m.

Columbia police say Jones was escorted out of the club by staff and went to his car and grabbed a weapon. Jones came back inside the club and fired multiple shots, according to police.

Two people were suffered non life threatening injuries.

Police are collecting video evidence as the investigation continues.

Jones is being held at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center where bond was denied for the four attempted murder charges.

Officials say Jones was granted a $5,000 bond for the possessing a weapon charge.

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