Sumter, South Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Sumter on Monday morning, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old driver and leaving a 28-year-old passenger injured. The authorities were alerted to the intersection of Green Swamp Road and South Guignard Drive following reports of shots fired around 7:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, Sumter Police discovered both the driver and passenger had sustained gunshot wounds. Sadly, the driver, whose identity has not been disclosed to the public, was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured passenger was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention and is anticipated to recover from their injuries, according to law enforcement officials.
The victims were found in close proximity to where their vehicle had crashed. As per the preliminary investigation, the victims’ vehicle had come to a stop at a traffic signal along Green Swamp Road when a white sedan pulled up and opened fire. Subsequently, the white sedan fled the scene towards South Guignard Drive, leaving behind a scene of devastation and confusion.
Authorities are urging anyone with pertinent information regarding the shooting incident to reach out to the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Tips can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submitted online at P3tips.com. In an effort to encourage cooperation, a reward of up to $5,000 has been designated for substantial information that facilitates an arrest in connection to the case.