1 arrested, 2 sought after gun deal leads to shooting, injuries in Sumter

Sumter officers are continuing to look for two suspects involved in a gun deal that turned into an armed robbery that left one man critically injured and a juvenile in jail last week.
A cash reward may be available for information leading to the arrests of Octavious Jonathan Brock, 19, of Musket Trail, and Dywain Ca Mel McKenzie, 20, last known address of Maney Street, said Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the Sumter Police Department. Both face conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and two counts each of attempted murder, armed robbery and kidnapping
Brock’s brother, Justice Brock, 17, also of Musket Trail, was apprehended and charged as an adult, McGirt said. He is being held at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and was charged with conspiracy and two counts each of attempted murder, armed robbery and kidnapping.
Officers were called after 10 p.m. Wednesday to a shooting at Maxwell Avenue, where they found a 26-year-old man injured and taken to an area hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition.
A short time later, officers were called to a King Street residence where they found McKenzie, who also was shot, McGirt said.
Officers were also called to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, where Justice Brock was dropped off with a gunshot wound.
McKenzie and Justice Brock were both treated and released.
Information gathered in the case indicate the three suspects and the injured man were among a group of men who met at the Maxwell Avenue location to exchange firearms, McGirt said. Gunfire started during the robbery of a handgun.
An investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information or knows where Octavious Brock and McKenzie could be are asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700.
Information can be given anonymously be calling Crime Stoppers at1-888-CRIME-SC.
Tips also can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by logging onto www.P3tips.comand clicking on the “Submit a New Tip” tab or by downloading the new P3 Tips app for Apple and Android devices.