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Columbia Wendy's shooting leaves one injured, police seek information from public

A man is recovering after being shot in the leg at a Columbia Wendy's parking lot, and police are urging witnesses to provide information.
Credit: WLTX
Shooting scene in Wendy's parking lot on Newland Road in Columbia, South Carolina on Sept. 20, 2024.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say one person is recovering after a Friday afternoon shooting in Columbia.

Columbia Police said the shooting happened in the parking lot of a business at 100 Newland Road, which maps and photos from the scene confirm is a Wendy's restaurant. Police didn't provide details regarding a possible motive for the shooting but said the male victim was shot in the leg, and his injuries aren't considered life-threatening.

Investigators spoke with witnesses at the scene and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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