In the early morning hours of Sunday, December 9, 2018, the body of 50-year-old Angela Lee Young was discovered lying unresponsive in the 3000 block of Calk Street in Columbia, South Carolina. A citizen who came across the scene promptly called 9-1-1. Law enforcement officials initially deemed her death as suspicious, and their investigation quickly transitioned into a homicide case.
The Richland County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Angela Lee Young, a Black female, died from a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Angela, known affectionately as 'Lucky' by her loved ones, was remembered as a free-spirited individual who enjoyed socializing, walking, and listening to music. She was a mother and grandmother, and her family released her photograph to the public in the hopes of generating tips that could aid the police in their investigation. Authorities announced that they were seeking persons of interest for questioning regarding the shooting death. A cash reward of up to $1,000 was offered for information that could lead to an arrest in connection with her murder.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the pleas from her family, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in the case of Angela Lee Young's death. Information about any specific suspects or the circumstances that led to her being fatally shot on that December morning has not been released. The investigation into her homicide remains ongoing, leaving her family and community awaiting answers and justice for her untimely death.
