Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Richland County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested 5 people in connection with an early Saturday morning shooting that injured two people.
Deputy Curtis Wilson says deputies were in the 7200 block of Two Notch Road at about 3 a.m. when they heard several gunshots. Deputies saw a gold Taurus speeding away from the area.
A man and a woman were shot. They were taken to the hospital, to be treated for non life threatening injuries.
Deputies attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver took off, leading them on a short chase. Eventually deputies caught up with the vehicle near the intersection of Parklane and Columbia Mall Boulevard. A revolver was also found near the scene of the shooting.
Wilson says when the car stopped, five people inside jumped out and ran. Deputies say all five have been arrested and will be charged with 2 counts of attempted murder. Three identified in the case were, 17 year old Shiquan Cwikilshi, and 18 year olds Domanique Wages and Chio Green. A 14 year old and 16 year old, have also been taken into custody.