RCSD investigating fatal shooting at a motel

Mike Olson,
William Cornelius Moore Holley

19-year-old Moore-Holley wanted for murder in shooting at Red Roof Inn New Year’s Eve
Courtesy: Richland County Sheriff’s Department

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– UPDATE January 2nd: The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is now asking for the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve. Police say the man, 19-year-old William Cornelius Moore-Holley is wanted for shooting and killing a man at the Red Roof Inn on Nates road.

Moore-Holley was last known to be wearing a black sweatshirt with an unknown gold design or writing on it, blue jeans, and Nike sneakers.
Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. He’s facing a murder charge, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

 

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn at 7431 Nates Road on Thursday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies say they responded to reports of a shooting. At the scene, officials say they discovered a man in a motel room who had been shot in the lower body.

Deputies say the man was taken to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this incident, deputies ask that you submit a tip to Crimestoppers at crimesc.com. Your tip could earn you a cash reward if it leads to an arrest.

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