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Man Accused of Shooting at Off-Duty CPD Officer

By November 7, 2017Press Releases

Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a man accused of shooting at an off-duty Columbia Police officer over the weekend.

Anthony Legette (DOB: 10-1-1984) is charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, Possession of a Weapon by Person Convicted of a Violent Felony, and Drinking Alcohol in Public.

North Region officer Wilbert Jones, Jr., a nearly two-year employee with the CPD was not injured during the incident.

Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on November 3, 2017, Officer Jones was traveling in his personal vehicle when he reported being hit by a car at the intersection of Rosewood Drive and South Kilbourne Road.

The driver, (later to be identified as suspect Legette), allegedly left the scene of the collision.

While on the phone with 9-1-1 dispatchers and requesting law enforcement assistance, Jones followed the car in an attempt to note the vehicle’s tag information.

As Legette stopped the vehicle near Rosewood Drive, Officer Jones got out of his vehicle and walked up to the suspect’s car, identified himself as a CPD officer and showed his credentials.

Legette is accused of attempting to grab something in his waistline, causing Officer Jones to display his city-issued service weapon and demand that Legette display his hands as a safety precaution.

At that time, Legette refused police commands and drove towards Walker Street. Officer Jones followed him to an apartment complex located at 3209 Wilmont Avenue.  It was there that Legette is accused of brandishing a gun and shooting at Jones who was outside of his vehicle.

Legette then went inside of an apartment and refused to come out. Considering that the suspect was armed, the SWAT and CPD K-9 teams were called to the scene. They executed a search warrant and found Legette inside a residence and took him into custody.

Police Chief Skip Holbrook says, We are very fortunate that this incident did not result in injury or worse. It should also be a reminder to us all that normal circumstances can change at a moment’s notice.”

Legette has a lengthy criminal history and remains at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention under a $250,000 bond.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the initial collision.

All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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