RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A 17-year-old is dead and a 16-year-old was injured after being shot in southeast Richland County on Monday night.
Deputies say they responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Shagbark Avenue around 8:40 p.m. on Monday. Upon their arrival, deputies say they found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot injury to the lower body. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Shortly after, deputies say they were notified that a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot injury had been dropped off at Prisma Health Richland. He died from his injuries, according to deputies.
What led to the shooting is under investigation. However, deputies say preliminary information leads them to believe the shooting was isolated.
If you have any information about the shooting, deputies ask you to contact Crimestoppers anonymously in any of the following ways:
- Call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
- Use the P3 Tips mobile app.
- LOG ON to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a Tip” tab.