South Carolina Crime Alert: Shooting Under Investigation in Sumter County

0
police car with blue light at night, visual warning signal on a vehicle
-Advertisement-

Sumter, SC – Deputies are investigating a Saturday evening shooting that left one person wounded near U.S. 521 and Race Track Road, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say they received reports of gunfire around 6:58 p.m. and responded to a nearby business where they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to Prisma Health Tuomey for treatment. Their condition has not been released.

Investigators remained on scene Saturday night collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The Sheriff’s Office has not yet shared details on a possible suspect or motive but says the case remains active.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through p3tips.com or the P3 mobile app, and may qualify for a cash reward.