SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter Police have arrested a suspect who they say shot three people at a gas station.
Christopher Miguel Hampton, 25, was found at his home and taken into custody, according to officers. He is being charged with three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful carrying of a pistol, and discharging a firearm into a dwelling/structure.
The shooting took place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the El Cheapo on South Guignard Drive. Officers say images of the suspect were captured on surveillance video.
According to officers, a total of three men--ages 32,37, and 44--were hit by gunfire. An incident report states two of the victims were inside the store when officers arrived.
Those two were taken by ambulance to the hospital, while another victim was taken by a personal vehicle for help at the hospital.
All three received treatment and have now been released.
A witness told officers that the suspect began firing gunshots from outside the store.
Officers say they're now working to determine what led up to the shooting. They have not said yet if they know if there is a motive.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Your identity can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, online at www.P3tips.com, or by downloading the P3 Tips app for Apple and Android devices.