10-05-2025
SC sheriff arrests 16-year-old and mother in Columbia Place mall gunfight
Two more people have been arrested following a gunfight at Columbia Place Mall last month.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department on Friday announced the arrest of a 16-year-old and his mother, Erika Edmonds, 37, in connection with the shootout at Columbia Place Mall on April 2. The juvenile was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, according to a news release.
Edmonds was charged with obstruction of justice and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after misleading investigators despite her knowledge of her son's involvement, a news release said.
No one was killed in the gunfire, which involved three shooters teaming up to battle one. Grant Walls, 18, was arrested in early April and charged with breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a stolen pistol.
Deputies are still searching for Kyron Richardson, 19, and Ja'Barree Cornelius, 19, based on warrants for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
In addition, Gabriel Davis, 19 is wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony, a news release said.
