Crime & Safety
Coroner: Columbia Man Killed in Accidental Shooting
Jerry Marsh, III, 62, died after his gun accidentally discharged at a gun store and shooting range in West Columbia.

West Columbia Police are investigating a shooting accident that left a 62-year-old Columbia man dead Thursday night.
Jerry Marsh, III was at Shooter's Choice, a gun store and shooting range in West Columbia, dismantling his 40-caliber Glock semi-automatic handgun when it accidentally discharged around 7 p.m., Lexington County Coroner Harry Harman said. A bullet struck him in the chest.Β
Marsh was taken to Palmetto Health Richland where he was prounounced dead, Harman said.Β
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The coroner's office is also investigating the incident.
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