Columbia Police Update: Vista Shooting, Eight Injured, Club Closed

COLUMBIA , SC  (WOLO) –Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Vista which happened in the early morning hours Saturday.

Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook updated the investigation at a noon press conference.

According to Holbrook , the incident was the result of two parties exchanging gunfire.

Chief Holbrook said the shooting was in the location of Empire Supper Club, 4 males, 4 females injured most in mid 20’s.

They are looking for vehicles of interest and are reviewing surveillance cameras and video.

The Chief has declared Empire Supper Club on Lady St. a public nuisance. Business license revoked, doors padlocked.

Deputy Chief Kelly says multiple people were hurt, ranging from critical to grazes, near Park and Lady Streets.

Reports of shots fired came in at 2:12 a.m., say police.

Deputy Chief Kelly did say where the shooting took place was “heavily populated” at the time.

Columbia Police say they will be looking at surveillance cameras from the area.  They are asking if anyone has information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.