West Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Police have arrested a 19-year-old West Columbia man after they say he opened fire on a young man walking down 9th Street.
According to officers with the West Columbia Police Department, at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jalon Taylor of Minolta Drive in West Columbia shot the victim in the groin.
Investigators say the victim, who is a minor, and a friend were walking through the 300 block of 9th Street, when a vehicle driven by Taylor pulled up to them.
After the victim and Taylor spoke briefly, police say Taylor pointed a handgun out of the vehicle, and fired once at the victim. The man was taken to Lexington Medical Center where he was treated and released.
If you can help investigators by providing additional information, you are urged to call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text a tip to "CRIMES" beginning with the term "TIPSC."