Sumter County shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 injured

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation today into a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday night.

Sumter County deputies responded to a reported shooting at the Dollar General parking lot on Race Track Road. The shooting left two individuals dead and one wounded.

The victims were Keywaun Clark, 20, and Derek Parson, 19, according to Sumter County Coroner Robert Baker. Clark died on the scene from the gunshot wound. Parson died while in the hospital from his gunshot wound.

There is no update on the wounded individual’s condition at this time.

The Sumter County Coroner’s Office, SLED and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are involved in the investigation.

Anyone with further information is asked to call the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 803-436-2000 or Crimestoppers.

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