{"id":4345,"date":"2026-08-05T16:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4345"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:37:08","slug":"fight-between-family-members-ends-with-murder-charge-columbia-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4345","title":{"rendered":"Fight between family members ends with murder charge, Columbia police say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A fight between relatives Tuesday ended with one dead and a South Carolina man in jail, according to the Columbia Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4344\">This popular Columbia retail area has a new store for pet supplies. Here\u2019s where<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Ivory Meminger II, a 42-year-old Walterboro resident, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, police said Wednesday in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The deadly incident happened at a home in the 500 block of Kimpton Drive, according to the release. That\u2019s in a part of Columbia between I-20 and Percival Road.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Officers responded to the home after a physical altercation involving family members, police said. nformation about why the relatives were fighting was not available.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>During the fight, one person was stabbed and died at the scene, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4342\">Firefighters battling blaze by restaurant threatened by armed man, SC cops say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Richland County Coroner\u2019s Office has not publicly identified the victim.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No other injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The suspect, later identified as Meminger, remained at the residence and was taken into custody without incident before getting booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Bond has not been set for Meminger, who remains locked up, jail records show.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Despite the arrest, police are continuing to investigate the death. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 803-545-3500, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In the case of an emergency, always call 911.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a deeply unfortunate incident involving family members, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy,\u201d Deputy Chief Melron Kelly said in the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. 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