COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man was fatally shot early Wednesday morning at a gas station in Columbia, prompting an active investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred at the CK Mart/El Cheapo gas station, located at 2624 Broad River Road, a well-traveled area in the city’s northwest side.
Deputies responded to the scene around 4:00 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the gas station. Emergency medical personnel responded quickly, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was later identified as 29-year-old DeShawn Carroway. Officials have not disclosed whether Carroway was alone at the time or if there were other individuals nearby when the shooting occurred. The gas station was closed off for several hours Wednesday morning as investigators processed the scene for evidence and interviewed potential witnesses.
As of now, no suspects have been named, and authorities have not released any information regarding a motive. It’s still unclear whether the shooting was a targeted act or a random encounter. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the gas station and surrounding businesses to piece together what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tipsters can contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
Carroway’s death adds to the growing number of gun violence incidents in the Midlands region this year. Residents in the area expressed concern over safety and called for increased patrols and community outreach. Law enforcement officials say public cooperation is essential in solving cases like this and preventing future tragedies. As the investigation continues, more updates are expected in the coming days as police work to bring justice to Carroway’s family and hold the person responsible accountable.