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Attempted murder suspect sought in W. Columbia

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in West Columbia are searching for a suspect in a recent shooting. Investigators say the man seen in this surveillance image shot a victim multiple times before taking off in a silver Chevrolet HHR. Police say it happened at a convenience store on Meeting St. If you recognize this man call the West Columbia Police Department…

Sheriff on Florence Officer Shooting: “One of the worst crime scenes I’ve ever seen”

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– New details are emerging in the investigation of the Florence shooting that left one officer dead and six others injured, earlier this month. Investigators say there was an arsenal of guns inside suspect Fred Hopkins’ home. Police say he ambushed officers as they arrived at his house to interview his son. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers is in Florence…

ABC Columbia speaks with Deputy involved in A&E ‘Live PD’ Chase

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Three shoplifting suspects were arrested Saturday, after Richland County Deputies say a chase ended in a violent crash. That crash also sent a deputy to the hospital. The incident unfolded during an episode of A&E’s ‘Live PD’ over the weekend. Camera’s captured the dramatic crash that ended the deputies pursuit. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier reports. Categories: Digital Exclusives…