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Richland County 16-year-old shot to death identified

According to the report, the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. on January 7 near the 2100 block of Horrell Hill Road.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly shooting that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old. 

According to the report, the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. on January 7 near the 2100 block of Horrell Hill Road.

The Richland County Coroner's Office confirmed the identify of the teen as 16-year-old Ryan Knight. According to the report, he was pronounced dead on Jan. 7.

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A teen male was shot in the upper body and was transported to the hospital where he died.

This investigation is ongoing and more details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or at midlandscrimestoppers.com. 

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