In the winter of 2021, the life of 31-year-old Daniel Orlando Lizardi was tragically cut short in Columbia, South Carolina. On the night of December 23rd, Columbia Police responded to a call of a shooting at the Spring Lake Apartments on Garners Ferry Road. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim scene. One man, later identified as Rashu Ahemn, was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the location.
Nearby, officers located a second victim, Daniel Orlando Lizardi, who
had also sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services transported him to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Tragically, Lizardi succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The case was quickly classified as a double homicide, leaving a community in shock and investigators with a complex case to unravel.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shootings. Detectives with the Columbia Police Department's Violent Crimes Against Persons Unit interviewed several individuals at the scene and collected evidence. However, despite their efforts, the investigation has yet to lead to an arrest. The case of Daniel Orlando Lizardi and Rashu Ahemn remains an open and active investigation.
The Columbia Police Department has listed this double homicide among its unsolved cases and continues to appeal to the public for any information that may lead to a breakthrough. They urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact CrimeStoppers, offering a channel for anonymous tips that could prove crucial in bringing closure to the families of the victims and justice for the lives lost. To date, no suspects have been publicly identified or charged in connection with the deaths.
