Sumter, South Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday night in the parking lot of a Sumter convenience store, leading to the death of a young man. The Sumter Police Department revealed that Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, aged 20, fell victim to a fatal shooting outside the Red Bay Grocery on Boulevard Road. Responding to a report of shots fired past 9:50 p.m., authorities rushed Durant to Prisma Health Tuomey hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Durant’s family received the heartbreaking news from the Sumter County Coroner’s office, which disclosed plans for an autopsy to be conducted on Friday to determine the exact circumstances of his untimely death. While the investigation remains ongoing, Sumter police are actively working to establish the cause of the shooting and to identify the perpetrator responsible for this senseless act of violence.
Authorities are urging members of the public with any information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Durant and his grieving loved ones. Individuals who may have witnessed the shooting or have relevant details are urged to contact the Sumter Police Department directly at 803-436-2700. As the community grapples with this tragedy, the police department is dedicated to pursuing all leads and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.