Law enforcement take barricaded suspect into custody after standoff at West Columbia hotel
Law enforcement say that the suspect could face charges for domestic violence, discharging a firearm and attempted murder.
Gun Crime
SC lawmakers and community leaders call for help in combatting gun violence
The representatives are asking for 1 percent of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan to go towards gun violence prevention.
“We need to go deeper:” Mayor Benjamin speaks about addressing gun crimes in 2020
Murders and gunshot victims rose in the City in 2019, say officials
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –There have been a growing number of gun crimes in the city of Columbia, and the Mayor says it’s time to address what he calls a “public health crisis.” And in Richland County, some techniques to help deescalate crime are already starting to make a difference throughout Richland county. With a growing number of gun crimes in…
