In the spring of 2026, a verbal altercation in Columbia, South Carolina, escalated to a fatal encounter, ending the life of 43-year-old Myron Schofield. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2000 block of Worthy Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered Schofield suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The Richland County Coroner's Office later identified the victim as Myron Schofield. Investigators from the Columbia Police Department quickly began to piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting. Their initial findings suggested that a heated argument had preceded the gunfire. The investigation pointed to one individual believed to be responsible for Schofield's death.
Within a short time, authorities detained and subsequently arrested 33-year-old Steven Pringle in connection with the homicide. Pringle was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, where he was held without bond. While an arrest was made, law enforcement continued to investigate the incident to gather further evidence and information. At the time of the arrest, the exact motive for the shooting and the nature of the relationship between Schofield and Pringle were not publicly released, though it was believed to be an isolated incident with no further threat to the public. The case against Steven Pringle is pending in the criminal justice system, and further details regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing have not yet been made available.
