News Release: Assault at Sam’s Club
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- Feb 14
- 1 min read
02/14/26
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after an assault occurred at Sam’s Club over a racial slur.
On February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 733 Fashion Dr. for a report of an assault. Deputies spoke with the victim who stated that while she was in line at the store, a woman used a racial slur towards her. The victim told deputies that this resulted in a verbal dispute between the two of them. The victim told deputies that she attempted to take a picture of the woman who responded with punching her in the face causing a physical altercation to occur between the two of them as well.
The suspect left the scene prior to law enforcement arriving. The investigation is ongoing.
