Public's help sought in locating suspected shooter

Sumter County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 35-year-old Thomas David Secor wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that left one man dead on Wednesday night.

According to a news release from the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a call about a man having been shot in the 4000 block of Briar Branch Road about 8 p.m.

Witnesses identified Secor, who allegedly fled the area before law enforcement arrived, as the shooter, states the release.

Secor was last seen driving a green 1995 Ford F-150 four-door pickup with a tan stripe along the bottom.

Secor is thought to be armed and dangerous. If you see Secor, call law enforcement and do not approach him.

The sheriff's office describes Secor as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 187 pounds.

Anyone helping Secor evade capture could face charges, states the release.

Persons with information about Secor or the shooting incident, are asked to contact the sheriff's office at (803) 436-2000 or Crime Stoppers (803) 436-2718.