SOUTH CAROLINA** — The Columbia Police Department has announced an arrest following a shooting on Clemson Frontage Road that left one man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Harvey Lewis Kinsler Jr., 28, has been arrested in connection with the October 20, 2026, shooting in the 1100 block of Clemson Frontage Road. According to police, preliminary findings indicate that the incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals who knew one another.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
## Police Responded to Reports of Gunfire
The incident occurred at approximately **7:11 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026**, when officers with the Columbia Police Department (CPD), assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, responded to reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital for medical treatment. Police reported that he was in stable condition following the shooting, offering some relief amid concerns about the seriousness of his injuries.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or additional details about the nature of the injuries.
## Investigation Leads to Arrest
Following an investigation into the shooting, police arrested 28-year-old Harvey Lewis Kinsler Jr. in connection with the incident.
According to preliminary findings released by authorities, the shooting reportedly arose from a dispute between individuals who were acquainted with one another. However, investigators have not publicly detailed what the disagreement involved or what specifically led to gunfire.
Police have also not provided further information about the events immediately preceding the shooting or whether additional individuals were involved.
The arrest represents a significant development in the investigation, but authorities continue to gather information to determine the complete sequence of events.
Details regarding the specific charges against Kinsler, court proceedings, and any bond conditions were not included in the information provided.
As with any criminal case, the allegations must be addressed through the judicial process, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
## Criminal Investigations Bureau Continues Work
The Columbia Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators may seek additional witness accounts and other evidence to establish what happened before, during, and after the gunfire. Authorities have not announced whether further arrests are expected.
Police are asking anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact **Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC**. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
## Community Awaits Further Information
Although an arrest has been made and the victim was reported to be in stable condition, important questions about the incident remain unanswered.
Authorities have not disclosed the precise nature of the dispute, the full extent of the victim’s injuries, or additional details about the alleged shooter’s actions.
The investigation remains active, and further information may be released as detectives continue their work.
**This is a developing story.** The information in this report is based on the police update provided. Additional details should be confirmed through official sources as they become available.
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