Teen arrested in connection with fatal apartment shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department (CPD) says a teenager has been arrested in connection with the isolated fatal shooting that happened earlier this month.
19-year-old Trinidy Y. Gee allegedly broke into the male victim’s home in the 100 block of Brook Pines Drive (Brook Pines Apartments) and fatally shot him in the upper body, say police. (Photo: Colubmia Police Dept.)
Law enforcement say on Thursday, October 8, 19-year-old Trinidy Y. Gee allegedly broke into the male victim’s home in the 100 block of Brook Pines Drive (Brook Pines Apartments) and fatally shot him in the upper body.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 30-year-old Lawrence Long, Jr.
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As CPD investigators with the Violent Crimes Against Persons Unit (VCAP) continue to investigate the motive, they have confirmed that the victim and suspect were in a
romantic relationship, according to the police dept.
Gee is being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC), and she is being charged with murder and burglary (first degree).
