Columbia man involved in shooting sentenced to 46 months in prison

55 year-old Eric Grier was sentenced to over three years in prison after a vehicle chase led to the discovery of a firearm.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— 55 year-old Eric Grier was sentenced to over three years in prison after a vehicle chase led to the discovery of a firearm. He is a convicted felon.

On the night of Oct. 10, authorities say Columbia Police officers tried to initiate a traffic stop, but Grier refused to stop. He lost control of his car and stopped on a curb.

Officers found a discarded handgun near the passenger door. The gun had been fired until the magazine was empty.

Prior to the incident, the Columbia man had multiple convictions for criminal domestic violence.