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Sumter Police looking for three involved in shooting

The shooting, which happened a little before 1 a.m., injured three people.

SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter Police are looking for three men accused of shooting into a crowd of people in Sumter. 

The shooting, according to officers, happened a little before 1 a.m. when they say three men opened fire into a crowd of people gathered in a front yard on Dibert Street.

Police say warrants have been issued for Kennard Dean, 28;   Arkeylin Keytron Scott, 27, and Jerry Michael Washington, 26, all from Sumter. 

Each face conspiracy, weapons violations and three attempted murder charges. 

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The suspects are accused of driving past a gathering at a home on Dibert Street before returning and shooting into the crowd. 

Multiple people were in the front yard of the home when the gunfire started just before 1 a.m., striking three people. 

The victims, one 19 and two 24 years old, were taken to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital where they were treated and released. 

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An investigation is continuing. However, the incident is considered isolated. 

A cash reward may be available for information leading to arrests. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC

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