Sumter, SC – A 26-year-old woman is facing a murder charge after a domestic dispute in Sumter County turned deadly early Sunday morning, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday at a residence on Bell Road in Sumter. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance and discovered a victim who had been fatally stabbed.
The suspect, identified by the Sheriff’s Office as Akasha Tamia Jones, 26, of Sumter, was taken into custody at the scene. Investigators allege Jones stabbed the victim during a physical altercation involving alcohol. The victim’s name has not been released as officials are still notifying next of kin.
Jones was arrested Sunday and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Sheriff’s Office. She was transported to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, where she was being booked at the time of the news release.
Deputies said the incident remains under active investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available. No further information was provided about the circumstances leading up to the altercation or whether anyone else was present inside the home.
This case marks another deadly domestic-related incident investigated in Sumter County, underscoring the dangers of escalating disputes inside the home.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
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