Crime
33-year-old Wendell Sholar killed after shooting outside S BAR in Columbia
A man is facing criminal charges following a fatal shooting outside a Columbia bar in the early hours of Friday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department (CPD).
53-year-old Bernard Jackson, Jr. has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection to the deadly incident.
The shooting occurred between midnight and 1:00 a.m. in the parking lot of S Bar, located in the 7500 block of Garners Ferry Road.
According to CPD, officers were already present in the parking lot as the establishment was closing for the night when a physical altercation broke out among patrons.
As officers attempted to intervene in the disturbance, Jackson allegedly produced a firearm and shot another individual, later identified as 33-year-old Wendell F. Sholar.
Sholar was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Following the shooting, Jackson was immediately taken into custody at the scene and transported for questioning.
He was formally charged Friday afternoon and is currently being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
Authorities have not released further details about what led to the altercation.
The Columbia Police Department urges anyone with additional information about the incident to contact them or submit a tip through Crimestoppers.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.