Sumter County deputies arrested a teenager after recovering firearms following a chase

Sumter County deputies have arrested a teenager after recovering firearms following a chase last week. (Photo: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office)

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter County deputies have arrested a teenager after recovering firearms following a chase last week.

On Thursday, May 8, deputies say a car attempted to avoid a nearby checkpoint and fled at high speed.

After the car stopped at a home on Artesian Drive, the driver got out and ran away.

Then, deputies heard a gunshot and saw two Ar-style rifles being discarded from the vehicle.

A17-year-old passenger was detained and said they accidentally discharged a gun while attempting to throw the rifles away.

They face several charges while the driver is still at large.

If you have any information in relation to the case call CimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.