14-year-old arrested for double Homicide in Richland Co., S.C.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – A 14-year-old is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing two people.

Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, South Carolina, posted the following on the agency’s Facebook page:

Juvenile is charged for the murder of a 16-year-old juvenile and 35-year-old adult that occurred on April 11, at the 100 block of Angel Garden Way.

The investigation revealed that the shooting was the result of a confrontation that occurred because of a robbery that happened the night before. On April 10, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm at the 2300 block of Decker Blvd, near the Food Lion; four juveniles robbed another juvenile of his personal items.

The following day (April 11, 2024) at the 100 block of Angel Garden Way. The father of the robbery victim, and several others were engaged in an altercation. It’s believed the 14-year-old, was armed with a pistol that had been illegally modified with a switch so that it was fully automatic, shot and killed the father and his friend. He also sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body and was transported from the scene to a local hospital.

Three juveniles are charged in connection to the robbery of April 10. A 16-year old juvenile and two 14-year-old juveniles are charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a handgun under 18, and kidnapping; the fourth suspect is the deceased juvenile.

The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. RCSD is asking that anyone who may have been there or has knowledge of this shooting to contact the Sheriff’s Department or crime stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously through crimesc.com.

The 14-year-old was charged with two counts of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a handgun under 18. He was transported to the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department

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