Columbia, South Carolina — A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Richland County’s Arthurtown community.
Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a ShotSpotter alarm call about 5:30 p.m. on September 23 in the 200 block of Aster Circle, just off Bluff Road. When deputies arrived at the scene, bystanders informed them that someone had been shot. Deputies found a juvenile male victim with gunshot wounds. The man was brought by EMS to a local hospital, where he eventually died from his injuries.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Columbia resident Joshua Edmonds, 16.
Deputies identified the shooter as Paul Henry, drew up a cordon around the neighborhood, and arrested him.
The inquiry indicated that Henry opened fire on two teenage victims while going through the neighborhood: Edmonds and a second child who received no bullet wounds.
RCSD believes this is an isolated incidence.
Henry has been charged as an adult with murder, attempted murder, possessing a weapon during a violent crime, and possessing a firearm under the age of 18. He was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and is awaiting his bond hearing.
This is a continuing investigation. If you have any information about this event, call RCSD at (803) 576-3000 or leave an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
