Man dies weeks after Sumter County officer shooting
Originally reported by turbo2-c2977 — 2026-04-20
A 71-year-old man injured in an officer-involved shooting near Mason Road in Sumter County, SC, on March 29 died weeks later at Prisma Health Richland. The Sumter County Coroner and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating the incident, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the cause of death. Authorities confirmed Hunt, of Sumter, sustained gunshot wounds during the shooting, which occurred on Rhea Drive. No additional details about the officers involved have been released pending the investigation.
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Key Facts
- 71-year-old Ray Hunt died from gunshot wounds sustained in a March 29 shooting near Mason Road
- Sumter County Coroner and SLED are investigating the shooting
- Autopsy scheduled to determine cause of death
Incident Details
| Location | Sumter County, SC |
| Department | Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (likely) |
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