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Sumter Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

Sumter Police said 28-year-old Bernie Peoples, III turned himself in after 6 p.m. at the Sumter Police Department's headquarters.

Sumter, SC (WLTX) -- The Sumter Police Department said a man wanted on a murder charge turned himself in on Saturday evening.

Officers said 28-year-old Bernie Peoples, III turned himself in after 6 p.m. at the Sumter Police Department's headquarters.

Peoples was wanted in connection to the shooting death of 28-year-old Ante Lavern Witherspoon on Friday afternoon.

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Officers said an autopsy performed today on Witherspoon indicated he was shot multiple times.

Sumter Police continue to investigate the shooting.

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