Several Columbia church congregations gather to honor victims of gun violence
Clergy from several congregations in the area gathered Wednesday at Reid Chapel AME Church. Organizers held a drive-in vigil to honor victims of gun violence in Columbia.
Gun Violence
“There is still hope for Sumter”: Pastor says more could be done to curb growing number of homicides
Pastor Marian Newton says it's his passion to try and educate children in his county about gun violence
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Back when he first became a Pastor at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, Marian Newton remembers Sumter being a different town. “30 years ago, you had no fear of walking down the streets, going downtown, stuff like that,” Newton said. Ever since New Year’s Day 23-year-old Montrell Epps and 17-year-old Antwan Dukes lost their lives…
“It’s unreal”: Coroner responds to rapid rise in homicides in Sumter County
Robbie Baker says there have been 17 murders in Sumter County in the last 13 months
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Sumter County deputies are searching for a suspect involved in the death investigation of a 23-year-old whose body was found on New Year’s Day. Deputies say Deontae Jackson, 20, will be charged with murder of Montrell Epps once he is taken into custody. Deputies believe Jackson to be armed and dangerous. With two homicide victims already…
Sheriff Lott calls Two Notch Road shooting an “assassination” and “premeditated”
Lott announced that two suspects were arrested
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is continuing their push against gun violence.
Columbia PD receives federal grant to create unit to fight gun violence
The Crime Gun Intelligence Unit is focused on improving collection and analysis involving gun crimes
With gun crime on the rise in Columbia, the Columbia Police Department is taking action to stop the problem right at the source.
Gun Violence Awareness event in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence. On Saturday June 8th, there will be a Stop the Violence Community Walk. It begins at 9 a.m. at 6300 Shakespeare Road. The walk will be followed by the Family Friendly Neighborhood Fest at 10 a.m. The…
