Columbia Man Wanted in West Columbia Shooting, Killing

Investigators are searching for a 24-year-old Columbia man who detectives say shot and killed a 43-year-old woman in West Columbia.

Christopher Hart of Pine Shadow Court in Columbia is wanted on a murder charge, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. 

Detectives say Hart shot and killed Paula Denise Justice around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday on Lumberjack Drive. 

Justice had arranged to meet with Hart, who was an acquaintance, around 10:15 p.m., detectives say.

Hart is 5-foot-11 and weighs 155 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Two men who were repossessing a car in the area heard a gunshot and found Justice minutes later lying severely injured in the road, according to the sheriff's department. 

Anyone with information about Hart, his whereabouts or the fatal
shooting of Justice should contact the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department at 803-785-8230 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.