USC student accused of Shandon stabbing released, receiving mental health care, attorney says

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – An 18-year-old University of South Carolina student accused of stabbing a man walking his dog in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood has been released from jail and is receiving care at a mental health facility, according to his attorney.

Police say the suspect stabbed the victim just after 6:30 p.m. Monday in the 2700 block of Wheat Street. The suspect was charged with assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

He was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond, which required no money to be posted. He had no prior criminal record…

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