More than 200 guns off the streets in the Midlands

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– More than 200 guns are off the streets in the Midlands.

Tuesday afternoon, July 7, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott displayed the 271 guns from the department’s evidence room that have been cleared for destruction.

Sheriff Leon Lott says this is just a part of the department’s effort to fight back against gun violence.

If you are aware of an illegal gun or gun crime in the area call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.