West Columbia police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday, officials said, and they are urging residents the incident appears isolated and there is no ongoing danger to the community.
Officers with the West Columbia Police Department responded to the 800 block of Central Drive at about 10:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire, the department said. A man was found with injuries and transported to an area hospital, where he later died.
What happened and what police say
The department released only limited information as detectives continued their inquiry Saturday. In a brief statement, WCPD said the shooting was being treated as an isolated incident and that investigators were working to determine the circumstances and identify any suspects.
“We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community,”
That assessment is the central message from law enforcement so far. Detectives remain on scene and are conducting follow-up interviews and evidence collection, according to the department.
What residents should know
- Time and place: Reported around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of Central Drive, West Columbia.
- Victim: One adult male was injured, taken to an area hospital and later pronounced dead.
- Public safety: West Columbia Police say the incident appears isolated and there is no ongoing danger to the public.
- Investigation: Detectives are continuing their work; no suspect information or motive has been released.
Columbia-area residents may notice an increased police presence around the scene and in nearby neighborhoods while officers carry out canvassing and evidence-gathering. Authorities encourage anyone with information, video or photos that could help the investigation to contact the West Columbia Police Department.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reported time | ~10:30 p.m. Friday |
| Location | 800 block of Central Drive, West Columbia |
| Victim status | Male transported to hospital; later died |
| Investigation | Active; detectives on scene; no public threat, per WCPD |
News Block will update readers as West Columbia Police release more information. Anyone with tips is asked to contact WCPD directly. Columbia-area residents who saw or heard anything in the Central Drive area Friday night are urged to come forward to aid investigators.
This is a developing story. The initial account is based on the West Columbia Police Department's statement and local reporting by WIS.
