In the early evening of June 25, 2021, the life of 22-year-old Jhontariouse L. Brisbon, a male resident of Columbia, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. Just before 8:30 p.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the air in the 100 block of Cardamon Court, prompting a ShotSpotter alert that dispatched Columbia Police Department officers to the scene.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Brisbon lying outside a residence with visible injuries.
Bystanders and the responding officers immediately began administering medical aid to Brisbon before Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported him to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival. The Richland County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity and that the cause of death was from being shot. Another male was also injured during the shooting incident, but his wounds were not considered life-threatening. He was taken to the hospital by a relative.
In the days following the fatal shooting, the Columbia Police Department continued their investigation, working in consultation with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. Through multiple interviews and the gathering of information, authorities stated that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident that occurred between a small group of male acquaintances, and they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the death of Jhontariouse Brisbon remains ongoing. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the shooting, nor have any suspects been officially named. The details of what led to the altercation and the subsequent gunfire have not been released by law enforcement officials as they continue to piece together the events of that tragic evening.
