Updated Media Release Regarding Double Shooting

(Clayton Travon Hopkins) D.O.B. 10/16/2002   Detectives continue to investigate a shooting incident which occurred on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The incident left Dionne Leslie (17years old) dead and another teenager wounded. This investigation has developed many leads, but has also been hindered by the reluctance of potential witnesses to come forward with information. Detectives…

Promotion and Swear-In

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Sheriff Hunter swore in a new agency member and promoted another employee. Sirena Davison was promoted to the rank of Corporal and Brittany Bines was sworn in as an LPN. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO employees. Corporal Davison will be a shift supervisor at the Columbia…

Media Release- Double Shooting

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate a double shooting which resulted in the death a local teenager. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 shortly after 5:00pm, deputies responded to the intersection of SE Lochlynn Ter. and SE Putnam St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located two 17 year old juveniles…

Media Release-Casino Shooting

     (Bayshine Leary)   On Saturday, January 30, 2021 shortly after 3:00am, deputies responded to a shooting at the “Q-Time 777” casino on East Duval Street near Cider Avenue. The incident resulted in one person being pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation has revealed that Bayshine Leary (42 years of age), had been at…