SUMTER, S.C. — Two people have been arrested in Sumter following a Thursday morning killing.
Sumter Police said 33-year-old Ladonna Cortise Green was arrested on Thursday after police found a body in front of a vacant house on South Sumter Street just before 8 a.m. the same day.
The body was that of 36-year-old Laquinton Donell Laster whom police say Green had a previous with. She is currently charged with voluntary manslaughter and being held at the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center. Records show Green was denied bond and is awaiting trial.
Police announced that 24-year-old Damien Jeremiah Morgan was arrested Friday evening. Police said he also faces a charge of voluntary manslaughter.
Both Green and Morgan are accused of shooting Laster during a confrontation near the intersection of South Sumter and West Fulton streets. Police said Laster ran from the scene and Morgan and Green drove away.
Laster's body was found hours later, police said.
Anyone with additional information regarding the crime is urged to contact Sumter Police at 803-436-2700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Tips to this organization can be provided anonymously.
