Robbery, shooting suspect sought
SUMTER, SC (Nov. 28, 2023) – A local man faces multiple charges related to an armed robbery and shooting over the weekend.
Officers are working to find Mykel Tavarius Wright, 23, of Miller Road. He faces armed robbery and related weapons charges after being identified as the suspect after a man parked outside of a McCray’s Mill Road business was approached at gunpoint and robbed before 7 p.m. Sunday.
During a struggle, the 20-year-old victim who was acquainted with the suspect, was shot. An undisclosed amount of cash and other items were taken before the suspect left.
The man was taken to an area hospital and is expected to recover.
Anyone with information that can help find Wright is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700.
Tips to Crime Stoppers can be made by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC, going online at P3tips.com or by using the P3 tips app for Apple and Android devices.
A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
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Approved for media release by Chief Russell F. Roark, III
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For over 150 years, the Sumter Police Department has been serving the citizens of Sumter, South Carolina on the solid foundation of public trust and safety. Sumter PD officers serve a 40,000-strong town and are committed to treating all in our vibrant community fairly and with respect. We are a CALEA accredited agency and maintain their gold standard of serving and protecting our communities.
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