Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a 20-year-old male in connection with a shooting investigation that occurred in North Columbia last night.
Officers were dispatched to 6012 North Main Street (Beauty World) shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018.
According to several witnesses, a group of males were arg
uing in the parking lot of the business before the shooting occurred. One male was shot in the foot and was found at a local hospital.
The injured male is also a suspect in connection with the case — Rodney Starling Holmes (DOB: 9-20-1997) is charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, and Breach of Peace of a High and Aggravated Nature.
After being released from a local hospital, Holmes was transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC).
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Evidence was collected from the scene. Officers continue to investigate the incident and determine the identities of the additional people involved.
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