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Sumter gas station shootings tied to rival gang violence, police say

Police believe rival gang activity led to a shooting at a Sunoco gas station in Sumter.

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A weekend shooting that left two men dead and at least three others injured was the result of rival gang activities, according to The Sumter Police. 

The incident happened around 1:00 a.m. Sunday at the Sunoco gas station at 1083 Broad St (Hwy 76) in Sumter. 

Gregory "Donta" Middleton, 30, and his cousin Michael Rogers, 30, both died from apparent gunshot wounds.

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Diontrae Epps, 26 and Christopher Ford, 22, remain in a Columbia-area hospital in critical condition and a 19-year-old has been treated and released for minor injuries suffered in the commotion. 

Police believe a rap video titled "Boost the Murder Rate," which features one of the individuals involved, as well as robberies targeting rival groups led to the gunfire at the gas station. 

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Officers are currently looking for and/or working to identify individuals associated with these groups and say several have outstanding warrants for unrelated crimes inside and outside of the city.

Police are searching for the following people:

- Keyonte Markees McGee, 27, wanted on a family court bench warrant.

- Ellquin Carban Williams, 18, wanted for discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

- Devante Antonio Wilson, 21, wanted for attempted armed robbery - 1st degree and discharging a firearm into a dwelling.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. 

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