FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials
| Submitted | Oct. 24, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: david yupa
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of
Suspect Name: Rick Chow
Description/Headline: 14-year-old fatally shot in the back by S.C. store owner who wrongly accused him of shoplifting, sheriff says
Link of the Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/14-year-old-fatally-shot-back-sc-store-owner-sheriff-says-rcna86855
State: South Carolina
Law Enforcement:
included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files
Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation
Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation
Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents
Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.
If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
david yupa
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
Hello,
A letter was mailed to the provided address on 11/4/2024 with cost information regarding this request.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
hey
so i am confused are you able to send me the email instead of the mail
and are you able to send me footage and information about the case?
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
Hello,
Please see the attached letter that was mailed to the provided address on November 4, 2024.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
this is good but is there any way you can send it via email?
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
I am able to send the records by email when we have received payment.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
ok thanks we will send the payment shortly
From: david yupa
i have a question
want is gonna be included. i would prefer if there was mainly body cam, interrogation footage and 911 calls
thanks
From: david yupa
i have a question
want is gonna be included. i would prefer if there was mainly body cam, interrogation footage and 911 calls
thanks
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
All responsive public records to your request will be provided.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
like what, body cam, interrogation footage and 911 calls?
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
No payment has been received in our office.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA, Legal Division
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
can you send the payment method
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
Checks and cash are accepted. Exact change is required if paying with cash. Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted as well.
Checks can be made payable to:
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA, Legal Division
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: david yupa
but before i pay can you tell me what exactly is gonna be included
From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
Hello,
These requests are granted as to all non-exempt public records. All records that would interfere with a prospective law enforcement proceeding; would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication; would constitute an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy; would disclose the identity of a confidential source, including a state, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of a record or information compiled by criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, by an agency conducting a lawful security intelligence investigation, or information furnished by a confidential source; would disclose current techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose current guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure would risk circumvention of the law; matters that are specifically exempted from disclosure by statute or law; Correspondence or work products of legal counsel for a public body and any other material that would violate attorney-client relationships; are exempt from disclosure under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-40.
Thank you,
Jennifer Spurrier
Accreditation Manager/FOIA, Legal Division
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-576-3036 (office)
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From: Richland County Sheriff's Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
