Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that investigators continue to determine how a man was shot in South Columbia last night.
The incident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of King and Bratton Streets.
Preliminary information indicates that Torrence Scott (DOB: 8-3-1988) repeatedly assaulted a male victim while he sat in a car at the location. During the physical altercation, Scott was shot in the lower leg and walked away from the scene. The victim drove away.
Since the shooting, Scott has been treated and released from a local hospital and transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Scott, who has been uncooperative with CPD, is charged with Disorderly Conduct and Driving under Suspension.
Investigators continue to identify and locate the victim to gather additional information on the incident.
Citizens with information about the incident are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.
TEXT to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information.
LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Torrence Scott
ALVIN S. GLENN Detention Center Booking Photograph