Crime
Man injured in shooting at Walmart in Sumter, suspect in custody
UPDATE: Suspect has been taken into custody.
Sumter, SC – The Sumter Police Department responded to a shooting incident at the Broad Street Walmart on Friday afternoon following reports of gunfire inside the store.
Upon arrival, officers located one individual with injuries resulting from the shooting.
The victim is currently receiving medical treatment, though their condition has not been disclosed.
Following a preliminary investigation, authorities have determined that the shooting was not an active shooter situation, but rather stemmed from an altercation between two individuals.
Officials have released surveillance images of a suspect believed to be involved in the incident and are seeking public assistance in identifying them.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The situation has been contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including any prior connection between the individuals involved.
The Sumter Police Department is encouraging witnesses or those with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the police department directly.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.