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West Columbia police present Investigator Will Branham as Officer of the Quarter

City of West Columbia City Council · August 5, 2026
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Chief Marion Boyce presented Investigator Will Branham as the department's Officer of the Quarter, noting his roles in collision reconstruction, crisis negotiation, and leading the investigation into an April Walmart shooting that led to four arrests and felony charges.

Chief Marion Boyce presented Investigator Will Branham as the West Columbia Police Department's Officer of the Quarter, summarizing Branham’s duties (collision reconstruction, crisis negotiation, street-crimes investigations) and training. Boyce credited Branham with leading the investigation into an April Walmart shooting that resulted in four individuals being arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

"Will took the lead on our Walmart shooting," Chief Boyce said, describing the arrest and charging of four suspects who are awaiting trial at the Lexington County Detention Center on charges including attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The department presented gift cards and local-business certificates in recognition of the award.