Police seek public's help after man, 38, found dead in Sumter home

An investigation is underway after a Timmonsville man was found dead in a residence on Friday, Jan. 23. 

The body of Jeremy Jerrod Barr, 38, of Timmonsville, was discovered before 5:15 p.m. at a residence along the 200 block of Fagan Street when one of the residents returned home, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police Department.

Barr, according to McGirt, was an acquaintance and was shot sometime that day before being found.

Next of kin has been notified by Sumter County Coroner’s Office, and an autopsy has been scheduled.

Details are limited at this time. 

Officers are asking anyone with information or who may have seen or heard anything during the day near Fagan Street to call the department at (803)  436-2700. 

Tips can also be submitted by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2710, or submit tips to www.p3tips.com or on the mobile app.

A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.