Riverside Apartments Columbia shooting death of Columbia High School student De’Marion Corbett – Obituary
The Richland County Coroner has identified Columbia High School student De’Marion Corbett as the 16-year-old who was killed in a shooting Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Riverside Apartments in Columbia.
Around 12:19 p.m., Corbett was injured by gunfire at the Riverside Apartments on Lucius Drive. Two more teenagers, ages 18 and 17, were injured. According to police, their injuries are considered serious.
The apartment complex is located in the Earlewood neighborhood of Columbia, off River Drive.
“Those carrying firearms unlawfully must be held accountable,” Holbrook said on Wednesday. People must be arrested and imprisoned.”
Investigators are currently gathering information about the shooting, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.