Crime
Columbia Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Carolina Lodge on North Main Street
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Police Department investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting discovered early Wednesday morning in the northern part of the city.
Authorities responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the 6300 block of North Main Street, the location of the Carolina Lodge motel.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
In the hours following the incident, investigators began canvassing the surrounding area for potential surveillance footage and conducting interviews with individuals who were present at or near the scene at the time of the shooting.
Detectives are also working to establish a motive and identify any suspects involved.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to contact Columbia Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372). Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.