Columbia Police Identify Vista Shooting Suspect

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say they have identified Nicholas Maurice Dickerson as the suspect in last weekend’s shooting incident in the Vista. CPD Investigators have outstanding warrants for his arrest. Dickerson is accused of firing a handgun into a crowd of people while at 1231 Lincoln Street in the early morning hours of June 1, 2014. He faces the following charges: 1) Breach of Peace – High and Aggravated in Nature 2) Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol 3) Discharging a Firearm in the City Limits Investigators say they believe the shooting was an isolated incident caused by a fight at a local business. If you recognize Dickerson you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.