Richland County Coroner’s Office

Richland County Coroner’s Office The Coroner’s Office is responsible for investigating all suspicious, violent, sudden, and unexpected deaths that occur in Richland County.

Our office is confirming that 3-year-old Erin Myers died of a gunshot wound sustained inside his home off Bailey Street....
09/04/2026

Our office is confirming that 3-year-old Erin Myers died of a gunshot wound sustained inside his home off Bailey Street. He was transported last night to Prisma Health Richland Hospital, where he succumbed to his injury.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “The loss of a child is always heartbreaking. We will continue working with investigators to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, ...
08/11/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The collision took place near the intersection of Decker Boulevard and Joye Circle.

The victim has been identified as Ivan Pearson, 70, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this collision.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shootout that occurred on Thursda...
08/07/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shootout that occurred on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The incident took place in the 4800 block of Leesburg Road.

The victim has been identified as Ja’Sean R. Fritz, 20, of Saint Matthews, South Carolina

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal altercation that occurred on Tues...
08/06/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal altercation that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The incident took place in the 500 block of Kimpton Drive.

The victim has been identified as Emmanuel Meminger, 38, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this altercation.@

Our office is releasing the name of the victim whose body was recovered in the area of the 4100 block of River Drive on ...
08/06/2026

Our office is releasing the name of the victim whose body was recovered in the area of the 4100 block of River Drive on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

The victim is identified as Erith E. Hitchcock, 61, of Columbia, SC.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “This is an active investigation and more details will be released as they become available. We will continue working with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, Au...
08/06/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The fatal crash took place on Trotter Road near the intersection with Crestwater Drive.

The victim has been identified as Jose I. Nunez, 58, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this crash,” Coroner Rutherford states.

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturda...
07/20/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The incident took place in the 1100 block of Hampton Street.

The victim has been identified as Matthew A. Konwinski II, 31, of Lexington, South Carolina.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “We will continue working with the Columbia Police Department to fully investigate this shooting.”

Our office is releasing the names of the victims of a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive at the...
07/13/2026

Our office is releasing the names of the victims of a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive at the Greenbrier Apartments on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

The first victim is identified as Quentin M. Wilson, 21, of Hopkins, SC. The second victim is identified as Toni M. Moseley, 20, of Columbia, SC.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “This is an active investigation and more details will be released as they become available.”

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, Ju...
07/13/2026

Our office is releasing the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026. The fatal crash took place on McCord’s Ferry Road near the intersection with Lake Dogwood Circle.

The victim has been identified as Austin D. Lesane, 44, of Blythewood, South Carolina.

“We will continue working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to fully investigate this crash,” Coroner Rutherford states.

Our office is releasing the name of the victim of an incident that occurred in the 700 block of Martha Street, on Friday...
07/03/2026

Our office is releasing the name of the victim of an incident that occurred in the 700 block of Martha Street, on Friday, June 26, 2026.

The victim is identified as Kaileah Hill, 8 months, of Columbia, SC.

Statement from Coroner Rutherford: “This is an active investigation and more details will be released as they become available.”

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Columbia, SC
29223

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