A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man at a Columbia apartment complex earlier this month, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Trinidy Y. Gee, 19, is charged with:
- Murder
- First-degree burglary
What police allege
Police said that on Oct. 8, Gee broke into the victim’s home in the 100 block of Brook Pines Drive, at the Brook Pines Apartments, and shot him in the upper body.
The Richland County Coroner identified the victim as Lawrence Long Jr., 30. He died after being taken to a hospital.
Investigators said Gee and Long were in a romantic relationship. Police have not said what may have led to the shooting, and the investigation into the motive is continuing.
Jail status
Gee was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Thursday, Oct. 29. As of Friday, she remained jailed with no bond set.
The charges are accusations, and Gee is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Where to get help
If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.
Source: Columbia Police Department; Richland County Coroner, as reported by WIS and ABC Columbia
