Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on New Year’s Eve 2024. Charges are pending against a male teen.
According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, 20-year-old Sean D. Simmons was arrested last week and charged with Murder, Breach of Peace of a High and Aggravated Nature, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Criminal Conspiracy. Simmons is housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC).
The teen, arrested in North Carolina last week is housed at the Stanly County Detention Center in Albemarle, N.C. He faces the same charges as co-defendant Simmons while awaiting extradition to Columbia. The teen will additionally be charged with Possession of a Handgun by Person under the Age of 18.
On December 31, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., while at 3245 Lucius Road (Riverside Apartments), CPD Investigators believe the two suspects argued with the victim identified by the Richland County Coroner’s Office (RCCO) as 33-year-old Lenny W. Corley, Sr. before the fatal shooting.
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office is assisting CPD with the investigation.
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.