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Driver shot by suspect in other vehicle in Sumter, police say

The victim is receiving treatment at an area hospital and is expected to survive, Sumter police say.
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SUMTER, S.C. — A driver is recovering after being shot by someone in another vehicle in Sumter on Friday afternoon.

Sumter Police said the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Liberty and Purdy streets. Police believe both vehicles were heading west on Liberty Street when the suspect fired shots into the other vehicle. The 28-year-old victim was struck and is now being treated at an area hospital. Police said the victim is expected to survive.

As police continue to gather information on the shooting, they urge anyone with information about it to call them at 803-436-2700.

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