Police: Sumter man wanted in connection with armed robbery

Mykel Tavarius Wright is wanted by the Sumter Police Department in connection with armed robbery and related weapon charges.

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter man is facing multiple charges related to an armed robbery and shooting over the weekend.

Sumter officers say they are searching for Mykel Tavarius Wright, 23, as he was identified as a suspect after a man parked outside of a McCray’s Mill Road business was approached at gunpoint and robbed before 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.26.

During a struggle, the 20-year-old victim who was acquainted with Wright was shot and an undisclosed amount of cash and other items were taken before Wright left the scene, say investigators.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.

Anyone with information that can help locate Wright is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700 or submit tips to CrimeStoppers.

Detectives say a cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest.