Coroner identifies woman killed in early-morning shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died after being shot Thursday morning.
Officials said the victim was 40-year-old Shakila Booker.
Deputies responded to Carnegie Street just after 6 a.m. on a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found Booker with a gunshot wound to her lower body, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. The coroner’s office confirmed that Booker’s death resulted from the gunshot wound.
Investigators determined Booker had been shot in the 2700 block of Brady Street, then walked to nearby Carnegie Street for help. That’s near Two Notch Road and Beltline Boulevard.
Crews rushed Booker to the hospital, but she later died from her injuries.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
Copyright 2020 WIS. All rights reserved.
