Sumter deputies respond to fatal shooting Saturday afternoon

Sumter law enforcement is investigating after deputies responded to a shooting Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4, and the victim died of their injuries.

According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer with Sumter County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting near Enter Street and Mooneyham Drive at 12:48 p.m. Saturday.

The victim was treated on scene by Sumter County EMS but succumbed to their injuries, according to a news release.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The investigation remains active, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.