Columbia Police Investigators continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 19-year-old male.
The incident happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. Friday at the 1500 block of Lorick Avenue.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons (DOB: 11-22-1997). Watts adds that Simmons died from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
CPD Investigators have arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with the shooting. At this time, he is charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm under the Age of 18.
Investigators continue to gather information regarding the shooting, including talking with people at the scene and consulting with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Citizens with information about this incident should call, text or submit online, their anonymous tip to 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.