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Gas station employee charged with attempted murder after opening fire on customer in Columbia

Authorities said the employee opened fire outside the store after a dispute inside.
Credit: WXIA

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A convenience store employee has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a customer following an argument on Wednesday evening.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office said that 23-year-old Malasia Williams has been arrested by investigators following an incident at the Speedway Store at 1714 Broad River Road.

Investigators allege that Williams got into an altercation with a customer inside the store that moved into the parking lot. Williams reportedly then went back into the store and returned with a gun, opening fire at the victim.

The sheriff's office said no one was injured in the incident. However, Williams is still facing charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She has since been booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

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