3 teens charged with attempted murder

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Three teens are in jail after a 19-year-old was shot during an exchange of gunfire as he was leaving a South Sumter gym Monday.
Quintez Ford, 19, of Silver Street, was coming out of the gym at about 12:30 p.m. when he was hit by gunfire. Ford was taken to an area hospital where he underwent surgery and is listed in stable condition.
No other injuries were reported. A vehicle passing by at the time of the gunfire was struck.
Detectives identified and linked a 17-year-old and two 16-year-olds to the crime.
Quavez Young, 17, of 102 H St., is charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, minor in possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and discharging a firearm into an occupied building/structure. He is being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center pending bond.
The 16-year-olds both are charged as adults with attempted murder as required by state law. Tyriq Rembert, 16, of 633 S. Sumter St., and Shykeem Williams, 16, of 11 H St., additionally face charges in Family Court related to the shooting. They are being held in a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Columbia.
The victim and the suspects are acquaintances and have been allegedly involved in an ongoing dispute during the past several days, according to detectives. An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC.