News Release: One Injured in Shooting in Lake Carolina

10/05/2026

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a midday shooting that occurred in Lake Carolina.

On October 5, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Palmetto Park Cir. in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a female victim with gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body. Deputies rendered aid to the victim until EMS arrived on scene to transport the victim to a local hospital. The suspect fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival.

RCSD investigators and the Crime Scene Unit are responding to the scene. This incident is currently ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call RCSD at (803) 576-3000 or submit a tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.