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A search is underway in South Carolina for an armed & dangerous man wanted for murder following a shooting, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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Destin Barr, 21, is wanted for his role in a deadly shooting, police said Tuesday night.
The shooting happened June 8 at Siegel Select Extended Stay Living, at 150 Stoneridge Drive, police previously said. That’s near the Greystone Boulevard Exit on I-126.
Responding officers found a man — later identified as 26-year-old Justin Brown — who had been shot in the upper body, according to police. Brown was taken by EMS to an area hospital and died, police said.
There was no word about a motive for the shooting, or if Barr and Brown knew each other prior to the gunfire.
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Information about how police connected Barr to the shooting was not available, but he’s facing murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime charges, according to police.
Anyone who has seen Barr, or has information about him, is asked to call police at 803-545-3541 or 803-391-6203. Information can also be shared with CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submitted online.
In the case of an emergency, always call 911.
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