SC Man Darren Calhoun ID’d As Saturday Victim Found Shot Dead At Columbia North Pointe Estates

COLUMBIA, SC. (THECOUNT) — Darren D. Calhoun has been identified as the victim in an fatal domestic-related shooting at an Columbia, South Carolina, apartment complex.

Calhoun, 29, was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound at the North Pointe Estates on the 100 block of Ripplemeyer Avenue around 10 a.m. Saturday morning after police responded to calls of shots fired.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

An autopsy confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the upper body, reports wistv.

Investigators with the Columbia Police Department are calling the deadly incident an isolated fatal domestic-related shooting.

CPD is continuing to interview witnesses regarding the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone with tips that could help this investigation is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372). Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. source

Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It’s home to the South Carolina State House, a Greek Revival building set in gardens dotted with monuments. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is a huge park with animal enclosures and botanical gardens. A diverse collection spanning centuries is on display at the Columbia Museum of Art. Dating to 1823, the Robert Mills House is a mansion and museum surrounded by ornate gardens, according to wikipedia.