COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County deputies have arrested a teen they say shot into a home -- but wound up shooting himself.
Officers say the incident happened Monday, September 12 on Sutters Mill Road which is just off Clemson Road near Interstate 20.
According to deputies, around 1 a.m. Monday they got reports of a shooting at that location. When they arrived, they found shell casings outside of a home and saw damage to the outside of the home.
Several people were inside the home when the shots were fired but were not hurt, according to deputies.
While officers were still at the scene, they say they got a call that someone had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. They say they determined that the person was a a 17-year-old who they say was the shooter.
Officers say during the incident, the teen shot himself in the hand. He was arrested once he was released from the hospital.
The suspect is facing charges including three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime. and discharging a firearm into a dwelling. The teen was booked at the juvenile wing of the Richland County Detention Center.
