COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County officials say a 16-year-old was shot to death and police are investigating who killed him.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford Tuesday identified Josiah T.J. Sanders, of Columbia, SC as the person who died.
Columbia police said they responded to a shooting around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 4100 block of McQueen Street. They initially said the victim had life-threatening injuries and he was taken to the hospital.
A day later, they confirmed he died.
Police said they are following up on leads but have not released any information about what they think may have led up to the killing. They also did not say if they've identified a suspect.
“We are working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this matter”, Coroner Rutherford said in a statement.
Richland School District One confirmed Sanders went to Lower Richland High School,
“We were saddened to learn that one of our students, Josiah Sanders, was killed Sunday night," Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon said in a statement. "Josiah was a sophomore at Lower Richland High School. The district’s Crisis Team was at the school today to provide counseling, assistance and support to students and staff as needed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Josiah’s family and the students and staff at Lower Richland.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.