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Update: Crimestoppers: Murder Investigation

By February 14, 2019Press Releases

Columbia Police Department officers are now investigating a murder following the death of the male victim from last weekend’s shooting on Shop Road.

The 22-year-old victim has been identified by Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as Shamar M. Johnson (DOB: 12-24-1996).

The autopsy conducted today revealed that Johnson died as a result of complications from blood loss and trauma associated with the collision, and gunshot wounds to the upper body.

Initially, Johnson was transported to the hospital on February 9, 2019 after being ejected from a vehicle during a single-vehicle collision on Shop Road at I-77.

When Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers responded to the scene shortly after 3:00 a.m., they found Johnson with severe injuries sustained in the crash. Medical staff later advised that Johnson also suffered from multiple gunshot wounds.

Citizens with information to aid with the investigation are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:

CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.

LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.

DOWNLOAD the new P3 Tips App for Apple or Android devices.

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