1 arrested, two injured following shooting at Richland County Walmart

24-year old Matthew Hermz is charged with Manufacturing/Possession other substance schedule I II III with intent to distribute 1st Degree (Controlled substance), said RCSD,

Photo: Richland County Sheriff's Department

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Two people have been injured and one person was arrested after a shooting at a Walmart in Richland County, said RCSD.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Walmart at 120 Killian Road in relation to a possible shooting incident.

When deputies arrived to the Walmart, they saw a vehicle in the parking lot with multiple bullet holes on the driver side.

Deputies said they found a weapon (Glock pistol) outside the vehicle, a bag of green plant-like material on the passenger-side floorboard and another on the ground by the door of the vehicle.

RCSD said they were able to identify the suspect at the scene as 24-year old Matthew Hermz. Hermz suffered from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

During the investigation, law enforcement discovered that Hermz was also involved in the altercation. He was taken to a local hospital for his injuries and later booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Hermz was charged with manufacturing/possession other substance schedule I, II, III, with intent to distribute 1st degree (controlled substance).

Shortly after the shooting, investigators discovered a second victim arrived to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries in connection to the shooting location.

The shooting is still under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at crimesc.com.