Identity of man fatally shot along East Charlotte Avenue released

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the name of the man fatally shot on Monday, Aug. 24.

Leroy Rashawn Bradford, 24, of Sumter, died at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital from a gunshot wound, Baker said.

The shooting occurred about  11:45 a.m. on Monday. According to Sumter Police Department, officers responded to East Charlotte Avenue in the Anne Park community and found a victim injured in the road.

Soon after officers arrived, a vehicle connected to the shooting was spotted by officers. It crashed into a pole on Andrena Drive, and two occupants got out and ran, McGirt said. 

One of the suspects was located nearby and taken into custody. 

Officers are working to identify and locate the second person who fled. 

Next of kin for Bradford has been notified, and an autopsy is scheduled for next week at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

An investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information or who might have seen or heard something at about the time of the shooting and/or the crash is asked to contact the police department at (803) 436-2700. 

Tips can be provided by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or submitting tips to www.p3tips.com or the P3 Tips app.