Two 17-year-old Eau Claire High School students were both arrested on three counts of murder, one of attempted murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
The teenagers who were killed also attended Eau Claire High School, according to a statement from Craig Witherspoon, the district superintendent.
Three victims were 16 and 17 years old and died at the hospital, and the fourth victim, who is 14, was released, the sheriff’s department said.
The city experienced 100 vehicle break-ins this past weekend, Lott said.
“We need everybody in the village that’s standing behind me and the village that’s out there listening to this,” Lott said.
Persons:
Veronica Hill, Craig Witherspoon, Witherspoon, ”, Lott, JaKobe Fanning, Caleb Wise, Dre’von Riley, Leon Lott, Columbia gunowners, Gretchen Barron, ” Lott
Organizations:
COLUMBIA, Eau Claire High School, Richland County Sheriff's Department, Associated Press
Locations:
Columbia , South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia