RCSD: 2019 murder rates drop 22 percent from 2018
Richland County deputies say the murder rates in 2019 have dropped 22 percent from 2018, with the number decreasing from 27 to 21.
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Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night. The incident happened at Wilson Boulevard and McLeod Street in Columbia around 7:15 p.m. Patrick Lydell Patterson,47, was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by a vehicle., according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Patterson died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that…
Man arrested after shooting inside Vista nightclub that injured 2
A man has been arrested after a shooting at the Social Bar and Lounge in the Vista on Gervais Street that injured two people.
Officer killed after shooting at Florence Airport
by SIMON WILLIAMS | Tonya Brown
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — An officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Florence Airport, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. An official with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says the suspect initially fled the scene, but was later apprehended by Florence County Deputies. Dozens of police officers and deputies were still on the scene near…
Body found in water identified as missing SC man
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) – A body found in the water in South Carolina has been identified as a man reported missing last month. Mount Pleasant Police spokesman Inspector Chris Rosier says the body of 20-year-old Alexander Elliott was recovered from the water near the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant on Thursday morning. Rosier tells the Post and Courier…
Man suffers cardiac event while driving and crashes car
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on I-77 Friday morning. Paul Ivy Edwards, Jr.,74, was driving south on I-77 when he suffered a cardiac event which caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Watts said Edwards was taken to a local hospital where he died. An autopsy…
Woman dies after tree falls on her home in Irmo
IRMO,SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a tree fell onto a home in Irmo Friday night. The incident happened at 8:00 p.m. at a home on Beechwood Lane. Gertraud Maria Walker,63, was in her bedroom when a tree fell across her house pinning her underneath, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Walker died at the scene. An autopsy…
One of 3 murder suspects arrested after multi-agency pursuit
AIKEN, SC (WOLO) – One of three murder suspects was arrested Saturday morning after multi-agency pursuit. Thomas Anthony Henderson,18, is being charged with 2 counts of Murder for the deaths of Mel’isha Jackson,26, and her 1-year-old son, Elijah. Two other suspects are still being sought. The mother and son were shot to death Dec. 17 at an apartment complex in…
Swearing In Ceremony set for Tuesday for City of Columbia Council Members
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening Tuesday, a swearing-in ceremony will be held for two re-elected City Council members and one newly elected City Council member, say city officials. According to a release, the following Council members will be sworn in: – Councilman Howard Duvall (re-elected /at-large) – Councilman Edward McDowell (re-elected /district 2) – Councilman-Elect Will Brennan (newly elected /district 3) When: January 7, 2020…
Deputies need help identifying daycare burglary suspect
Richland County deputies need your help identifying whoever broke into a daycare on New Year’s Eve. Authorities say at approximately 8:30PM on December 31st, the person seen here broke into the Children’s World Childcare on Garners Ferry Road through a window. Once inside the person stole the keys to a blue Chevy activity bus and drove off. If you recognize…
