2 dead, 1 injured as Sumter deputies investigate shooting near Race Track Road

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of two men. 

The shooting occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at about 10:45 p.m. at Dollar General on Race Track Road.

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker confirmed the men as Keywaun Clark, 20, of Sumter, who was pronounced dead on the scene, and Derek Parson, 19, also of Sumter, who died at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital as a result of his injuries. 

Next of kin has been notified, and autopsies have been scheduled on Thursday at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

“We are following all leads available to us at this time. We are committed to finding those responsible for this senseless act of violence,” Sheriff Anthony Dennis said. “I will provide updates as this investigation continues.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Sumter County Sheriff's Office at (803) 436-2000.