Bodycam footage shows Richland County deputies in deadly shootout near Summit Ridge Drive
New bodycam footage shows Richland County deputies in a shootout with multiple suspects near Summit Ridge Drive in Columbia, South Carolina; one person was killed.
RCSD Press Conference: Sheriff Leon Lott discusses the details of an early morning shooting 06/04/26
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On June 4, 2026, Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies were responding to a shooting near Summit Ridge Drive in Columbia, South Carolina. Video and reports indicate deputies exchanged gunfire with multiple suspects, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Richland County Coroner later identified the deceased as Qwa’Maurie A. Deaver, 18, of Columbia. The RCSD said the incident is under investigation. News coverage noted the release of bodycam footage documenting the deputies during the shootout.
Agency Statement / Official Release
Early Thursday morning, in the Summit neighborhood of Columbia, deputies responded to reports of shots fired. Immediately after the call, they were alerted of another shots fired location near the same area. Once deputies arrived and approached the residence, they came under fire with more than 70 shots by multiple suspects. The event ended with one deceased suspect. The investigation continues.
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