COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim of a shooting that occurred November 3, 2020, on Sycamore Avenue, off of North Main Street in Columbia.
Investigators said the shooting happened just after midnight in the 1300 block of Sycamore Avenue. Police didn't initially name a suspect or reason for the shooting but had the area blocked nearly 12 hours later as the investigation continued that day.
Coroner Rutherford identified the victim as 22-year-old James T Black II, of Columbia.
Columbia Police have arrested, 18-year-old Sharquis K. O'Neal and charged him with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the shooting of his friend.
Authorities said this is believed to be an isolated incident. The Richland County Coroner's Office continues to work with Columbia Police investigating this homicide.