Columbia man shot, robbed after trying to sell snakes

Columbia man shot, robbed after trying to sell snakes
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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Columbia police say a man was robbed after he met a man, intending to sell him some snakes.

Officers say on May 23, 20-year-old Javaris Praylow told the victim to meet him at a parking lot on School House Road. CPD spokesman Brick Lewis says the victim was trying to sell two snakes, and Praylow told the victim he would buy them.

When the victim arrived at around 12:45am, Lewis says Praylow and an accomplice robbed and shot the victim with a shotgun.

The victim is currently in stable condition, according to Lewis.

Warrants have been drawn for Praylow for assault and battery with intent to kill.

Columbia Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Praylow. If anyone has information regarding this incident or Praylow's whereabouts, please contact Crimestoppers at (888) 559-TIPS or the Columbia Police Department at (803) 545-3500.

Warrants issued in shooting

Columbia police have issued warrants for a Columbia man accused of robbing and shooting a man Friday.

The warrants charge Jarvaris Praylow, 20, of Chestnut Street, with assault and battery with intent to kill.

A man told police he was lured to a School House Road location about 12:45 a.m. where he was robbed and shot, said Brick Lewis, police spokesman.

The man suffered injuries to his right leg and arm as well as the right side of his head and neck, according to an incident report.

The man who robbed and shot the victim had an accomplice.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (888) 559-TIPS or the Columbia Police Department at (803) 576-3500.

Bad Guy wanted-

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By Crystal Walker
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 3:15 p.m.

A mother's worst nightmare comes true when she gets a call that her son has been shot. The shooting occurred just past midnight last Friday at an apartment complex off Two Notch Road. The victim is still recovering in the hospital as police investigate a robbery that almost turned deadly.

"He's always doing for people that live in his neighborhood, he's been like that since he was a little boy,” Getrude Cherry proudly shows her photo album filled with precious memories of her son. According to Columbia City Police, the 21-year-old Craig Vant was shot in a botched robbery attempt. "It's by God's grace and God's mercy, that he is still alive today."

Cherry says Vant was trying find a good home for a couple of snakes, "A young man that called said he would buy the snakes, so Craig went to meet the guy."

Vant drove down Schoolhouse Road to an apartment complex off Two Notch. "They robbed him and shot him. He was hollering and screaming, and nobody came to his rescue when he was being shot,” Cherry said.

Vant is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the arm and leg. As Cherry's son recovers, she hopes Columbia Police will catch the men involved. "They need to be off the street."

Columbia Police are investigating this case, if you have any information please call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-559-TIPS.

"His mother tells WACH FOX News that the crook only got away with $30 and she hopes anyone with information will report it."



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To rob somebody is a pretty disreputable deed in itself, but anyone who would shoot somebody with a shot gun in order to gain 2 snakes and $30 needs to be put away from society.

The above suspect has been caught. Police looking for one more.

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Suspect arrested after Columbia man shot trying to sell snakes

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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Columbia police say a man was robbed after he met a man, intending to sell him some snakes.

Officers say they've caught one of the suspects in the case, but need your help to find the other one.

Officers say on May 23, 20-year-old Jarvis Praylow told Craig Vant to meet him at the home of 23-year-old Tyrone Labruan Carson on School House Road.

CPD spokesman Brick Lewis says Vant was trying to sell two snakes, and Praylow told Vant he or Carson would buy them.

When Vant arrived at around 12:45am, Lewis says Praylow and Carson robbed and shot the victim with a shotgun.

Vant is currently in stable condition, according to Lewis. Praylow was arrested June 1 after calling police to turn himself in.

Warrants have been drawn for Praylow and Carson for assault and battery with intent to kill.

Carson is still on the loose, and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Columbia Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Carson. If anyone has information regarding this incident or Carson's whereabouts, please contact Crimestoppers at (888) 559-TIPS or the Columbia Police Department at (803) 545-3500.

Updated by Logan Smith

Still wanted-
Tyrone Labruan Carson

Second guy caught.
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Over 60 arrests in 'Operation Summer Splinter'

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Over the last several weeks, police say they've arrested 60 people and filed over 120 charges in what they call 'Operation Summer Splinter.'

Officers say they conducted a saturation operation in the north, south and Metro regions and that yielded several arrests and drug-related seizures.

Individuals were charged with trafficking crack, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana and resisting arrest.

Police say items seized during the operation include: 78 grams of marijuana, 52 grams of cocaine, 98 grams of crack, one gram of heroin, 24 Ecstasy pills and $1,000 cash.

During the operation, officers arrested 23-year-old Tyrone Labruan Carson who was wanted on charges of armed robbery and assault and battery with intent to kill.

On May 23rd, police say Carson conspired with a codefendant to lure the victim to School House Road with the intention of robbing him.

When the victim arrived, police say Carson and his accomplice robbed and shot the victim.

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