Columbia police have charged 32‑year‑old Duane K. Williams II in connection with a December 26, 2025, shooting at the Hampton Court Apartments in Columbia, S.C., several months after the incident.
What Williams is charged with
- Williams faces attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Columbia Police Department.
- He was arrested on Tuesday and is currently held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center with no bond set.
Details of the shooting
- The shooting occurred at Hampton Court Apartments (501 Pelham Drive), near the Woodhill shopping center in the area between Garners Ferry Road and Gills Creek.
- The male victim was shot but survived; police have not released further details about his condition, and no other injuries were reported.
Investigation and next steps
- The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
- According to Richland County court records, Williams is scheduled to return to court on June 26.
