Columbia, South Carolina – A man was fatally shot early Saturday at an apartment complex known for its history of gun violence, adding to a string of violent incidents in recent years, according to the local police department.
The shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the Colony Apartments on Bailey Street near the intersection of West Beltline Boulevard and Farrow Road. Police responded to the location after receiving a Shotspotter alert, a technology that detects gunfire and alerts law enforcement within seconds.
The 23-year-old victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The authorities have not yet released his identity, and no other injuries were reported at the scene.
Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police continue to gather evidence from the apartment complex and urge anyone with information to come forward through CrimeStoppers.
The Colony Apartments have been plagued by multiple shootings in recent years, some of which have been fatal. Incidents in the past include a shooting in March where a woman was injured, another in August that left a 19-year-old hospitalized, and a shooting in December 2022 resulting in the death of a woman.
The complex has also seen arrests made following violent incidents, such as a case in June 2022 where a man was apprehended after shooting two individuals in the aftermath of an argument.
Notably, in 2019, a tragic incident occurred where a man fatally shot a woman at the complex before taking his own life. This disturbing trend of violence underscores the urgent need for greater security measures and community support in the area to prevent future tragedies.