West Columbia Police arrest suspect for murder

West Columbia, SC - The West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in a murder that occurred on January 26, 2017 at approximately 8:30 a.m.

According to Chief Dennis Tyndall, his investigators have charged Levette Omega Gladden, age 21, of 1426 Platt Springs Rd., West Columbia S.C. with Murder. The suspect got into an argument with another male individual. The suspect then shot the male killing him. The family will be notified before the victim’s identity is released.

The suspect was booked at the Lexington County Detention center, where he is currently being held and awaiting bond.