Christopher Jones has been arrested and charged by the Columbia Police Department after he shot and killed a relative at a graduation celebration Saturday night.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 31-year-old Jarritt Demonteze Rodgers. Watts said Rodgers died during surgery at a local hospital after being shot in the neck and upper body.
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Jones, 26, was officially charged with Rodger’s murder.
Police say Jones shot and killed Rodgers (pictured below,) during an argument at a graduation celebration shortly before 9 p.m.
Jones is currently being held at the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center. Bond has not been set.