City Of Columbia Police Department: Columbiana Centre Shooting Update: Third Suspect Arrested

Columbia SC

27 April, 2022

2:33 PM

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Press release from the City of Columbia Police Department: April 21, 2022 Chief W.H. 'Skip' Holbrook announces the arrest of a third male suspect in connection with this weekend's shooting incident at Columbiana Centre. 21-year-old Amari Sincere-Jamal Smith turned himself in to law enforcement last night. He is charged with Nine Counts of Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, Attempted Murder and Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol. The following suspects have been previously arrested: 20-year-old Marquise Love Robinson and Jewayne Price face the same charges as Smith. The suspects are accused of being involved in an altercation inside the mall before shots were fired, wounding 9 victims. It's believed that the shooting stemmed from an on-going and isolated conflict between the suspects. A Municipal Court judge denied bond for all suspects who remain housed at the Lexington County Detention Center. Update on Total Number of Victims (x 15) A total of 15 victims were injured during the incident. This press release was produced by the City of Columbia Police Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.