All articles tagged with #columbia police
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC17News.com
Police tape was put up near a home on Meadow Lane in Columbia, with at least one person seen in handcuffs and an armored police vehicle leaving the area, prompting speculation about a police operation. ABC 17 News is working to gather more information on the situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOMU 8
The family of a man shot and killed by Columbia police officers is requesting the release of body-camera footage and dispatch audio recordings from the incident. The man, identified as 22-year-old Marquis Rivera, was reportedly armed and fired shots before officers returned fire, resulting in his death. The family wants to understand what happened and believes there should have been crisis intervention specialists involved. They are also advocating for more help for individuals struggling with mental health crises.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WIS News 10
A Columbia police officer was injured and a suspect, identified as a gang member on probation, was taken into custody after reports of shots fired in Columbia, South Carolina. The suspect, who was shot but is expected to recover, fired at the officer as soon as he stepped out of his car. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department and the State Highway Patrol, are assisting in the search for the suspect. Nearby hotels were evacuated for safety, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOMU 8
Columbia police are actively searching for Brandt Feutz, a 36-year-old man considered armed and dangerous, in connection to an ongoing investigation. The public is advised not to approach him, and community members are asked to shelter in place and not answer their doors. Feutz has prominent tattoos on his neck and around his right eye and was last seen driving a dark gray X-Series BMW Crossover. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.