Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The man who was killed during a shooting at a Columbia barbershop last Friday night has been identified.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 35-year-old Adeyemi Hershelle Hannibal was shot around 7 p.m. at the Next Up Barber and Beauty on Fort Jackson Boulevard, across the street from the Cross Hill shopping plaza.
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Columbia police say Hannibal and another unidentified man entered the store armed with guns and demanded money. At the time of the incident, there were multiple employees and customers in the store, including children.
Video surveillance cameras captured the dramatic moments that happened next. One of the customers, who had a concealed weapons permit, pulled out his gun and confronted the suspect. Shots were fired, and one of the barbers, who also had a concealed weapons permit, took out his weapon and began firing as well.
Hannibal was hit by several bullets, and ran out of the store, but collapsed a short distance away. The second suspect ran off and hasn't been arrested yet.
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Watt said Hannibal was taken to the hospital where he later died. Hannibal's last address was in New Jersey, and Watts said he hasn't been able to find his family yet. Anyone who has information for Watts can call his office at 803.576.1799.
As for the second suspect, Columbia Police are still looking for leads to find that person. If anyone has information, they're urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
