SUMTER, S.C. — A shots fired call at a local fast-food restaurant last Friday has led to the arrests of two suspects and the confiscation of pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars in cash, as well as firearms and ammunition.
An exchange of gunfire after 9:45 a.m. Friday in the parking lot of Burger King on Calhoun Street allegedly stemmed from an intended drug transaction between two suspects, when one of the men tried to rob the other and shots were fired, officers with the Sumter Police Department said.
One of the suspects suffered a gunshot wound and ran from the scene. No other injuries were reported, and at least one vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Authur Jamaal Reimbeau, 24, of Spartanburg, was struck during the gunfire and ran a short distance from the scene where he was found injured. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was placed in police custody upon his release Tuesday.
Reimbeau is charged with discharging a firearm into a vehicle, attempted murder, illegal possession of marijuana-2nd offense, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery.
The second suspect, Eyan Ernest Nathaniel, 23, of Rolling Creek Drive, drove away from the scene but was located a short time later and placed in custody. He is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent possession with intent to distribute marijuana, trafficking of marijuana and felon in possession of a firearm.
Following Nathaniel’s arrest, officers searched a Reed Street residence tied to him where they found 18 lbs. of marijuana with an estimated value of $36,000, and nearly $17,000 in cash.
Both men were denied bond and are being held at the county detention center. The investigation is ongoing.
