2nd man arrested in suspected arson; third man sought
A second man has been arrested in a home fire in Sumter, and police are looking for a third suspect in the case in which one person was sent to a hospital.
A tipster led Sumter Police Department deputies and the state Fugitive Task Force to Olive Street on Thursday, where they arrested Shan Lando Hill, of 813 S. Main St. Hill was charged with accessory before the fact of arson, second degree, and conspiracy.
Police are still looking for Gregory Wilson Sharper, 30, of 813 S. Main St., who is reportedly Hill's brother. Sharper is wanted for arson, second degree; conspiracy; and attempted murder.
David Shamar Sims, 26, of 861 Carolina Ave., was arrested Sunday and charged with arson, second degree, and conspiracy. He is being held along with Hill at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.
The fire occurred about 4 a.m. Sunday on Hoyt Street, and police think it was intentionally set with a Molotov cocktail made with an accelerant.
Six people were in the home at the time, and the 30-year-old victim is being treated for his injuries at a local burn center. Officials said he was not the target in the fire, and minor injuries were reported among the other residents.
Officers think the men all know each other and that the incident could be related to illegal drug activity.
If you have information about Sharper's whereabouts, call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. You can also anonymously call Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash reward could be given for information leading to an arrest.