1 dead, 2 injured in late-night shooting in Rembert; Sumter sheriff's office investigating

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one dead and two injured.

At about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, deputies responded to a call of shots-fired at a residence on Easy Street in Rembert. 

Upon arrival, deputies found Daizhan K’Vonte Perry dead from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for the sheriff’s office.

Two additional victims were transported to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition.

The sheriff’s office thinks this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing danger to the public.

“The investigation remains active as investigators work to swiftly identify and apprehend the person or persons responsible for this senseless and heinous act,” Sheriff Anthony Dennis said. 

Dennis added investigators are seeking a person of interest in the case.

Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact Investigator Osborne at (803) 436-2004. 

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