COLUMBIA — Columbia police are investigating a shooting Tuesday afternoon that left one person injured.
Central Dispatch received multiple calls reporting shots fired near the AT&T and Dollar Tree stores at about 3:19 p.m. Sept. 8, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Officers responded and began providing aid to one person who had been shot. The victim was transported by Columbia police to Marion General Hospital for treatment.
Police said all involved parties are cooperating with investigators.
“Our team of investigators is currently assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to determine what led to the shooting,” Police Chief Adrien Fortenberry said. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation and those who quickly called 911. Quick calls mean a quick response.”
This happened within hours of a double homicide at the AT&T store in Gulfport. The two are not believed to be connected.
The investigation is ongoing.
