Dispute led to shooting, police say
Officers responded to the Ransom Drive home shortly after 5:30 a.m. Police said their investigation identified Burzic as the aggressor.
WLTX reported that, according to police, Burzic assaulted the mother during a dispute, then tried to physically attack her son when he intervened. The son fired, striking Burzic in the lower body. Burzic was taken to a hospital.
Charges against Burzic
Burzic, a resident of Columbia, South Carolina, is charged with third-degree domestic violence and third-degree assault, police said. WLTX and USA Carry reported the department's finding that the son acted in self-defense.
The domestic violence charge is a misdemeanor under South Carolina law. According to WLTX, it carries a possible fine of $1,000 to $2,500, a jail term of up to 90 days, or both.
Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson addressed the risks of domestic violence in a statement: "Domestic violence is not a private matter. It affects entire families and can escalate into dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations." He also said officers were committed to protecting victims and holding individuals accountable.
Details not released
USA Carry reported on Nov. 2, 2026, that police had not disclosed Burzic's connection to the family, whether he had a weapon or the number of shots fired. The department also had not named the 20-year-old resident.
