Ricky Bates dies in fatal Richland County, S.C. shooting

Ricky Bates dies in fatal Richland County, S.C. shooting
Fatal Richland County, S.C. shooting death of Ricky Bates

The official investigator for Richland County has formally confirmed the individual who perished in the weekend’s fatal shooting incident. This expert has determined the deceased to be Ricky Bates, who was thirty-four years old.

Local authorities have announced that a planned collection of firearms in Columbia will serve as a tribute to the young man who was killed. Additional information can be accessed through media reports. The Richland County Sheriff’s office stated that officers are actively probing a deadly shooting, with another person receiving medical attention.

According to law enforcement, the fatal shooting happened in the early morning hours of Sunday in the 4300 block of Mellowood Drive. Responding officers arrived following a detection system alert just before 2 a.m.

Upon their arrival, the officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso outside a residence, as confirmed by authorities. This injured individual was transported to a hospital for treatment.

While conducting a search of the area, the deputies identified a second male victim near a different house. He was found without responsiveness at the time and was later confirmed dead by medical professionals at the facility.

Deputies reported that the person or persons responsible for the shooting had already departed before the arrival of law enforcement.