South Congaree, SC 09/28/2022 (Paul Kirby) – Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department are seeking tips in the shooting death of one man, and the wounding of the deceased man’s brother, last Saturday night. The shooting took place on Princeton Road near Edmund Highway.
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Harold Lord Peak III, 22, of Columbia, died on the scene of the crime due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said in a statement, “Based on what the victim’s brother told deputies, the brothers were riding on Princeton Road between Ramblin Road and Edmund Highway when the realized they were being shot at.” Koon continued by stating,” The Surviving brother, who was driving the car, said that he was unsure of what the other vehicle or potential suspects might have looked like.”
The brother who survived was transported to a local hospital where he was being treated for a gunshot wound. He is expected to survive, according to Sheriff Koon.
Sheriff Koon has asked that if anyone knows anything about this murder, or may seen or heard something that was unordinary in the area late Saturday night, to either contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-888-Crime SC. You can also make tips straight to Detective Senn with Major Crimes by calling 803 785-8230.
