Richland County deputies arrest man in connection with La Rumba nightclub shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies say an arrest has been made in connection with the La Rumba nightclub shooting that left four injured.

Angel Martinez Cruz was arrested in connection with La Rumba nightclub shooting, say deputies. (Photo: Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.)

The shooting happened on Sunday, September 27, around 1 in the morning.

On October 12, RCSD released video footage in connection with the shooting in an effort to identify individuals.

The investigation revealed that Angel Martinez Cruz was responsible for the shooting, say RCSD investigators.

On Tuesday, November 10, Martinez Cruz was located in Florence and taken into custody.

He was charged with four counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

And he was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center where he is awaiting a bond hearing.