Laneef T Mingo Obituary, Death;- Authorities are conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the Midlands over the weekend.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies responded to calls regarding gunfire on the 1600 block of Devonwood Drive at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Dispatchers subsequently relayed information about buildings being struck by bullets in the vicinity of Longcreek Drive and Grays Inn Road.
As deputies secured the area, RCSD dispatchers provided updated information regarding an individual who had been shot on Bentley Court. Upon their arrival at that location, deputies discovered a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford later identified the deceased as 21-year-old Laneef T. Mingo, from Columbia.
A second victim was also taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
No additional information was immediately available.
