Columbia man arrested in Indiana for July 2nd shooting

EVANSVILLE, IN (WOLO) — According to the Evansville Police Department in Indiana, officers have arrested 29-year-old Desmond Coleman for a Columbia shooting that took place on July 2nd.

Authorities  say Coleman, a Columbia native, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a gas station on Broad River Road, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Deshawn Carroway.

According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, deputies received a call regarding shots fired about a shooting at 2624 Broad River Road. When deputies arrived, they say they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds.

According to RCSD, Carroway died at the scene.

Authorities believe family and friends helped Coleman evade police since the shooting.