Shooting in downtown Columbia leaves 1 man hurt

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Police have confirmed a shooting in downtown Columbia on Friday morning.

It happened around 10:30 a.m. at Elmwood Avenue and Park Street, which is just one block west of Assembly Street.

Officers said a man was shot in his lower body.

He is expected to survive, CPD said.

A picture shared by CPD on Twitter showed part of Elmwood Avenue blocked off for officers.

#ColumbiaPDSC officers are at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue & Park St. after a male was shot in the lower body at approx. 10:30 a.m. At this time, the injury appears to be non life-threatening. Witnesses are being interviewed & surveillance cameras will be reviewed. pic.twitter.com/wONptO63hq
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) July 9, 2021

Traffic was very heavy in the area for about two hours after the shooting.

CPD said they are interviewing witnesses and looking for surveillance video.

WIS crews on the scene saw K-9 officers searching the area, as well.

Anyone with information on the crime should call CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or submit a tip at crimesc.com.

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