Columbia Police Investigators are working to identify and locate two persons of interest related to a deadly weekend shooting.
The persons of interest are described as African American females who were together at 930 Laurel Street (Finlay Park) on May 27, 2017. One female was wearing a pink dress; the other a grey dress.
Investigators believe the two females have information about the crime that can aid the investigation.
According to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, 37-year-old Laron L. Martin died as a result of a gunshot wound to the torso. Martin was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Information gathered in the case indicates that Martin and the unidentified suspect were arguing before the shooting occurred.
If citizens have information about the case/suspect or persons of interest, they are encouraged to call, text or submit online, their anonymous tip to Crimestoppers:
- CALL toll-free, 1-888-CRIME-SC
- TEXT to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information
- LOG onto midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click the red “Submit a tip” tab