West Columbia, SC (Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7:05 PM) – The West Columbia Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team safely talked Michael Moore, a 59-year-old man, down from a transmission tower around 6:30 PM, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the intersection of Charleston Highway, Airport Boulevard, and Williams Street in West Columbia, SC, after receiving a call for service at 4:20 PM. With the assistance of the West Columbia Fire Department, Cayce Fire and Police Departments, and Lexington County Fire Department, without injury, Mr. Moore was lowered to the ground where he was transported to the hospital for medical and mental health evaluations.
West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce stated, “This type of call illustrates how our officers work with assisting those in a mental health crisis. I am thankful that we were able to bring Mr. Moore safely down and make the needed resources available. Thank you to the Cayce Police Department, Cayce Fire Department, Lexington County Fire Department, and the West Columbia Fire Department for the assistance that they provided.”
