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One dead after Sunday afternoon shooting in Sumter, say police

The shooting happened Sunday around 5pm, Sumter Police are looking for those responsible.

SUMTER, S.C. — One person is dead after a Sunday evening shooting. 

According to Sumter Police the shooting happened around 5pm when officers responded to Carver Street for reports of multiple gunfire. 

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When officers arrived they found a man laying in the road. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. 

The man killed has been identified by the Sumter coroner as Tijah Mauron Clarkson, 25, of Love Street. An autopsy is scheduled. 

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The Sumter Police are asking if you have any information about the shooting you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC. 

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