SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left two men dead Wednesday morning.
Investigators say the shooting happened around 12:50 a.m. September 18 in the Cherryvale community, near Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter.
The Sumter County Coroner's office confirms Christopher Thompson, 19, of Santee Drive, Sumter, died from a gunshot wound at Prisma Health Toumey.
Another person was transported to Prisma Health Richland with severe injuries. They were pronounced dead shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Michael Sigler, 22, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Officers say the victims were walking down Cherryvale Drive when a dark colored vehicle stopped along the road and shot at the two.
"This does not appear to be a random shooting," Sheriff Anthony Dennis said. "I believe this shooting is gang-related."
This is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
