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Fatal Shooting Near Downtown Columbia

One person is dead after a shooting on Pine Street near downtown Columbia early Saturday evening.
Columbia Police respond to a shots fired call near downtown

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - One person is dead after a shooting on Pine Street near downtown Columbia early Saturday evening.

Police responded to a shots fired call at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Pine Street.

The male victim was transported by EMS to the hospital where medical staff pronounced him dead.

Officers say the shooting was not a random act and that they have good leads on who the suspect is.

The Columbia Police Department is continuing to investigate this shooting.

Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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