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crime1 year ago

Police Officer and Hostage Shot in Standoff Situation

A Richland County police officer was shot during a SWAT situation where a 32-year-old man violated a protection order and held a woman at gunpoint, firing at officers as they attempted a rescue. The woman was also shot after escaping the suspect's control, and the man barricaded himself with a second hostage before surrendering after a four-hour standoff. The officer is stable, while the woman's condition is unknown, and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations is investigating the shooting.

via Cleveland 19 News|
#crime#hostage-situation#ontario-police-department
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Richland County Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash

A 23-year-old deputy in Richland County, South Carolina, named Jacob Eric Salrin, was killed in an on-duty traffic crash when his patrol car collided with a transfer truck. Salrin died at the scene, while the truck driver was taken to the hospital. Salrin had been serving as a patrol deputy for the Richland County Sheriff's Department since 2022 and graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in January 2023. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and funeral details will be released in the coming days.

via WCBD News 2|
#deputy#funeral#on-duty-crash
law-enforcement2 years ago

Tragic On-Duty Car Crash Claims Richland County Deputy's Life

Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin, a 23-year-old deputy with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, died in an on-duty car crash on Avalon Drive and Bluff Road. Salrin's vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer while he was driving west on Bluff Road. The driver of the tractor-trailer was injured and taken to the hospital. Salrin had recently graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and was assigned to southeast Richland County. Funeral details will be released later, and condolences can be sent to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

via WIS News 10|
#deputy-jacob-eric-salrin#funeral-details#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Three Teens, Coroner Identifies Victims

The Richland County coroner has identified the three teenagers who were shot and killed in Columbia, South Carolina. The victims, Caleb Wise and Dre'von Riley, both 16, and Jakobe Fanning, 17, were found with gunshot wounds at the scene. A fourth victim, a 14-year-old, survived the shooting. Two 17-year-olds, Jahkeem Griffin and Karlos Gibson, have been arrested and charged with three counts of murder and other offenses. The shooting is believed to be related to a previous burglary, and the incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community.

via WIS News 10|
#crime#gun-violence#murder
crime2 years ago

Convenience store owner charged with murder in shooting death of 14-year-old in Columbia.

A convenience store owner in Richland County, South Carolina, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy. The incident occurred after the owner, Rick Chow, suspected the boy of shoplifting, but there was no evidence he had stolen anything. After a verbal confrontation, Chow and his son chased the boy down the street, and Chow shot him in the back as he was running away. The boy was armed with a gun, which was later recovered by deputies near his body.

via WIS News 10|
#convenience-store#crime#gun
crime2 years ago

Multiple Animal Rescues: Neglected Dogs and Monkeys Found in Homes.

Two people were arrested in Richland County after officials seized 80 animals, mostly dogs, along with two monkeys and some fish, from a home where they also found four children and numerous firearms, marijuana, and syringes. The suspects have been charged with child endangering due to the conditions of the home and their close proximity to animal abuse. The animals were discovered by a deputy who heard several canines barking and found them in small cages stacked to the top. The Humane Society is pursuing felony charges against the suspects.

via Mansfield News Journal|
#animal-cruelty#child-endangerment#crime
crime2 years ago

South Carolina Sheriff Addresses Cowardly Park Shooting, 11 Injured.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott gave new details about a mass shooting at Meadowlake Park where 11 people were hurt after shots were fired. The sheriff said people with guns could be seen wearing masks creeping around corners and shooting into a crowd of teens and young adults. Misquise Fulwiley, 19, and TyQuan Kelly, 18, were both arrested after the shooting. They were seen by deputies trying to drive off from the party while tossing a gun out of the window. Lott called the suspects who were released a “major crack in our justice system,” but said anyone else involved will be caught.

via WIS News 10|
#catch-and-release#crime#flash-party
crime2 years ago

Mass Shooting at Richland County Park Injures Multiple, Including Teens

Nearly a dozen people, including teenagers, were injured in a shooting at Meadowlake Park in Richland County, South Carolina. The victims range in age from 16 to 20 years old. Nine of them had varying injuries from gunfire, one was hit by a car, and one had a hand injury. The gathering at the park was not a park-sponsored event and involved students from various high schools throughout the area. Two people were arrested, and a gun was recovered. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

via WIS News 10|
#crime#crime-stoppers#meadowlake-park
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Leave Several Injured and Dead in Richland and Florence Counties.

Two people were injured in an early morning shooting in Richland County, South Carolina, while a tow truck driver was attempting to tow a stranded vehicle. Both victims were shot in the lower body and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

via WIS News 10|
#crime#crime-stoppers#investigation