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Suspect in Custody in Connection to Death of Missing Woman

Alexis Frazier

SUMTER COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriffs Department have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a woman who was found in a shallow grave. Deputy Ken Bell says they have a suspect in custody. That persons name has not been released. On Thursday, Suzette Ginther, 27, went missing. Sumter County Sheriff’s say they were able to locate the…
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Decision Announced Wednesday in Case of Man Allegedly Shot 19 Times by Sumter Police

Grace Joyal

Waltki Williams (Source: Facebook) SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – The Third Circuit Solicitor will release the findings Wednesday afternoon of the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Sumter in December 2016. Solicitor Ernest A. Finney III will announce his decision regarding the fatal use of force that was used by Sumter Police Department officers against Waltki Williams. In March, Williams’ family…

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Identities Released in Sumter Fatal Wreck

Alexis Frazier

SUMTER, SC  ( WOLO)– Sumter Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident in which two people were killed and another person injured. Police and Sumter Fire Department officials responded to a crash involving a 1995 Nissan Maxima that veered off the roadway and crashed at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Guignard Drive, just south of Liberty Street, Sumter spokeswoman, Tonyia McGirt said….
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Suspect killed in shootout with officers after chase in Sumter identified

Grace Joyal

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – A spokesperson for Sumter Police Department confirms a fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the intersection of Guignard Drive and Miller Road. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office said Waltki Cermoun Williams, 35, of Sumter, was killed during an incident near Miller Road and Guignard Drive. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday morning in Newberry. The State Law…