UPDATED: Wanted man considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after striking toddler, adult with a pistol; Sumter PD offers $2,500 for info leading to arrest

9:10 a.m. Monday, June 23, update: According to Sumter Police Department, "Foster turned himself in a short time ago and will be booked at the county detention center."

Sumter Police Department seeks the public’s help in locating a man who reportedly hit a toddler and an adult with a handgun during an assault.

According to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the police department, Rayshon Jamaal Foster, 32, of Sumter, is wanted on charges of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent felony, three counts of pointing and presenting a firearm and two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. 

The incident occurred about 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, after officers were called to a business along Broad Street. It was there that Foster allegedly walked in, pulled a gun and then struck a 21-year-old man multiple times and a 2-year-old the victim was holding, McGirt said.

Both the man and toddler were injured and taken to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital where they were treated and later released, McGirt said.

Foster drove away before officers arrived. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who sees or has information on Foster’s whereabouts is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency.

Tips can also be submitted by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or filling out the form on the P3 tips website www.p3tips.com or app for mobile devices. 

A $2,500 reward is available for information leading to an arrest.