COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the deaths of two people at a Columbia home.
Deputies say they responded to the 100 block of Haverford Drive Thursday evening around 5 p.m. for reports of a domestic situation involving a weapon.
Once on scene, deputies say they located two deceased individuals inside of a home.
The two victims have been identified as 83-year-old Jessie Brown and 18-year-old Shaneal Brown, according to the Richland County Coroner's Office. The two were grandmother and granddaughter.
Rafael Brown 44, has been charged with murder in their deaths. He is the son of Jessie Brown and the father of Shaneal Brown, according to investigators.
Deputies say the investigation is ongoing.
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