SOUTH CAROLINA — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting in northeast Columbia and is asking the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
According to the sheriff’s department, deputies were responding to a shooting scene on Summit Ridge Drive on Thursday morning.
Authorities reported a significant law enforcement presence in the area as investigators worked to gather information and process the scene.
The sheriff’s department asked residents and motorists to avoid the area while the investigation remains active.
Few details about the shooting have been released, and authorities have not provided information on possible injuries, suspects or what led to the incident.
Summit Ridge Drive is a residential area located north of the Village at Sandhill and near Ridge View High School.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
