{"id":953,"date":"2026-06-04T13:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=953"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:40:58","slug":"avoid-the-area-richland-county-sheriff-says-following-deadly-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=953","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Avoid the area,\u2019 Richland County sheriff says following deadly shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There was a large law enforcement presence in a part of Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday morning, as the Richland County Sheriff\u2019s Department investigated a fatal shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=952\">It\u2019s happening: Columbia is getting a Culver\u2019s restaurant. Check out where<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>At about 7:15 a.m., the sheriff\u2019s department asked people to avoid the area of Summit Ridge Drive where the overnight shooting occurred. That part of Columbia near Lake Carolina is often called the Summit.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Information about an exact location  of the shooting was not available. The sheriff\u2019s department told The State that the shooting was reported around midnight Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Richland County Coroner\u2019s Office has not publicly identified the shooting victim.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The sheriff\u2019s department said it is trying to determine if anyone else was injured in the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=950\">Missing SC man\u2019s body found in public pool, Richland County sheriff says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There was no word about the number  of people  involved in the shooting.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No arrests have been reported by the sheriff\u2019s department, which is investigating the shooting, and is the reason for the significant law enforcement presence.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ask the community to avoid the area while deputies conduct their investigation,\u201d the sheriff\u2019s department said. \u201cThank you for your patience and cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>This is a developing story, check back for updates.<\/i><\/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. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=948\">State Sen. 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