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Sumter police search for 2nd suspect in fatal shooting along East Charlotte Avenue; 1 suspect in custody

The Sumter Item

Aug 24, 2026

Sumter police search for 2nd suspect in fatal shooting along East Charlotte Avenue; 1 suspect in custody

An investigation is underway after Sumter Police Department responded to a shots fired call on Monday, Aug. 24. At about 11:45 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to East Charlotte…

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Sumter police search for 2nd suspect in fatal shooting along East Charlotte Avenue; 1 suspect in custody

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