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2 killed, 1 injured in Columbia shooting

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COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WTVF) — One person was killed, and two others injured in a shooting in Columbia on Saturday.

The Columbia Police Department says that just after 3:00 p.m., they were called to a shooting on Somerset Lane. 46-year-old John Biddle died at the scene. 51-year-old Stacie Wright was taken to the hospital where she later died.

A 45-year-old man is in custody. He is charged with two counts or first degree murder. Police do not believe anyone else was involved and say there is no danger to the public.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at Hollie.West@newschannel5.com

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