RCSD investigating fatal shooting of 14-year-old, teen charged with murder

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old.

Shortly before 7:45 p.m. Monday, Deputies say they were called to a wooded area near the 2400 block of Kneece Road for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, deputies say they found a 14-year-old dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities say a 16-year-old has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and unlawful carry. in connection with the case.

According to officials, the investigation has led them to believe the shooting was possibly gang related.

“It is always devastating to lose such a young person to gun violence,” Sheriff Lott said. “It is sad to think that these kids are out here killing each other and taking someone’s life means nothing to them. I keep stressing that the 14-28 age group is where we are seeing our violent crimes and loss of life. This is a community problem. We need the community to help us save the kids.”

The investigation is ongoing.