Sumter, SC – A young woman was killed and a juvenile was wounded early Tuesday morning after shots were fired into a home on Picardy Drive, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a 911 call around 5:36 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, reporting gunfire at a residence. When they arrived, they found 18-year-old Jaikailah Richardson dead inside the home.
A juvenile victim was also located and taken to Prisma Health Richland Hospital, where their condition was listed as stable Wednesday morning.
According to Sheriff Anthony Dennis, investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident and that a person of interest has been identified.
“A young woman’s life has been stolen, and it is a tragedy,” Sheriff Dennis said. “Our investigators are committed professionals, and I am confident their work will lead to an arrest.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 803-436-2000 or submit anonymous tips through www.p3tips.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.
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