Teenager charged with murder after relative killed at apartment, SC police say
One person was killed Sunday in a shooting at an apartment complex in South Carolina, and the victim’s teenage relative was charged with murder, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Kai E. Murray, 18, also was charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime following the gunfire at the Vista Towers apartment complex, police said on social media. That’s near the Huger Street exit on Interstate 126.
At about 1 p.m., officers responded to the shooting at the apartment complex, according to police. Officers found a man who was injured in the shooting, police said. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he later died, according to police.
Isaiah Lee, a 40-year-old Columbia resident, was the victim, Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford said Monday.
No other injuries were reported.
When the officers found the victim they also detained Murray, and he was taken to department headquarters for questioning, police said.
Murray was then arrested and taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, where he was charged with the crimes, according to police. No bond has been set for Murray, who remains locked up, jail records show.
Information about a motive for the shooting remains under investigation, police said.
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This story was originally published August 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM with the headline "Teenager charged with murder after relative killed at apartment, SC police say."
