Elementary school placed on brief lockout after domestic-related shooting in area

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Police officers are investigating an early morning domestic-related shooting, say police.

Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

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The shooting happened on Thursday morning, October 8, after 7:45 a.m. at a Cheyne Street home.

A 35 year-old man is in custody and a 34-year-old woman with a gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital, says Sumter PD.

Her condition is not available at this moment.

No other injuries were reported.

As a precaution, Lemira Elementary School was placed on a brief lockout as officers responded.