Information needed after man
found shot, killed inside car
SUMTER, SC (Jan. 27, 2023) – Police are looking for information that can help identify a shooter after a man was found dead inside his car Thursday night.
Officers were responding to a shots fired call just before 8 p.m. Thursday when they found Larry Donell Lewis Jr., 34, of Miller Road, shot inside his car parked outside of his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Notification of family members was made by the Sumter County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy is scheduled.
Information gathered during the initial investigation indicates a tall, slim-built man wearing basketball shorts and a hoodie was seen running from the area toward Brunhill Street at about the time of the shooting.
An investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information or who might have heard or seen anything in the Miller Road/Brunhill Street area at about the time of the shooting is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700; or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, online at P3tips.com or by using the P3 app for Android/Apple devices.
Tips to Crime Stoppers can remain confidential. A cash reward 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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