COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police are investigating an incident that left one person dead and three others injured in north Columbia.
Officers responded to a Shotspotter alert with multiple rounds of gunfire detected in the 4200 block of Wentworth Dr., near the intersection of Lorick Avenue and Wentworth in north Columbia, around 3:30 a.m. Monday, July 17.
Arriving at the scene, Columbia Police found EMS rendering medical assistance to a 17-year-old male who was soon after pronounced dead. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the young man as Travis D. Jones, Jr.
Three other juveniles -- two females ages 11 and 15, and a 16-year-old male -- were injured by gunfire and transported to a local hospital. According to medical staff, the 11-year-old girl is in serious condition while the injuries to the 15-year-old female and 16-year-old male do not appear to be life-threatening.
Crime scene investigators have collected ballistic evidence from the scene and investigators have been talking to possible witnesses and checking the area for available surveillance video. Investigators believe this incident stems from an isolated, pre-arranged fight between girls on social media.
This is an ongoing investigation.
If you know anything about this incident, you are asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submit an anonymous tip online or using the P3Tips mobile app.
