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Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Investigators say just before Midnight Monday, a 23 year old man was shot and killed at Gable Oaks Apartments off Colleton Street. Columbia Police say details are limited at this time. This is the second fatal shooting at the apartment complex in a week. #ColumbiaPDSC investigates a fatal shooting at 901…

Columbia Police arrest man accused of pointing gun at protestors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a group of protestors in downtown Columbia Friday. Provided by Columbia Police According to Police, Walter Peter Matulis, Junior was arrested at his Gaston, S.C. home and charged with Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person. Police say on Friday, Matulis allegedly pointed the…

Richland Co. Coroner identifies victim of shooting outside Family Dollar

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a fatal shooting outside a Family Dollar Sunday off Fairfield Road. According to Watts, 61 year old Kenneth Young,  of Alcott Drive, was transported by EMS to Prisma Health Richland Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An autopsy revealed that Young died as a result of a…

Columbia Police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting outside of Family Dollar

Image :courtesy Columbia Police Department twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials,  the 61 year old male victim was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries. UPDATE: Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection…

Live Update: Shooting Suspect still on the run say Columbia Police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot at a medical care facility off Harden Street. Columbia Police say they are still searching for the suspect. Police say he is considered to be armed and dangerous and you should not approach him. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has an update from the location. Police believe…

Authorities: Recent motorcycle accidents reinforce importance of sharing the road

More people have died in motorcycle collisions this year than at this point in 2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As the weather gets cooler outside, more people are going for a ride on their motorcycles. However, authorities say it’s important to not put safety in the rear view mirror. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) says that more people have died as a result of motorcycle collisions (94) than at this point last…

Columbia police search for man suspected of going on shopping spree with stolen card

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying this man accused of stealing a credit card. Authorities say the man pictured here is suspected of using that card at several business to make fraudulent purchases. According to investigators, the victim reported her card stolen from a Harden street restaurant on January 17th, 2019…

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Behind Bars: Columbia Police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say a suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend is being held at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. 33 year old Roderick Cornelius is facing numerous charges, including murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession by a convicted felon, say Police. Investigators say on Saturday, Cornelius shot 29 year old…