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Timothy Jacobs

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, a violent altercation erupted, leaving one man dead and two other individuals wounded. The deceased was identified as Timothy Jacobs, a 44-year-old Black or African American male. The incident occurred on May 13, 2025, in the Booker Heights community on Booker Street, near Farrow Road. Columbia police were dispatched to the area around 9 p.m. following a ShotSpotter alert and reports of gunfire.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered a chao ...Read More
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  • WACH: Columbia police investigate triple shooting on Booker Street, one dead, two injured
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    Victim Details

    Timothy Jacobs

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbia

    SC

    2025-05-13

    44

    Timothy

    Jacobs

    12/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's truly alarming to hear about the surge in violence in the Booker Heights community, especially ... ...Read More
    05/21/2025
    I just can't stop thinking about how this tragedy unfolded right by Allen’s Barbershop. It’s sup... ...Read More
    05/18/2025
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