Sumter man, 23, in critical condition after armed robbery shooting

A 23-year-old Sumter man remains in critical condition after an armed robbery and shooting Tuesday night.

Sumter police officers responded to a call after 7:50 p.m. where they learned that Marquis Hicks, of Tudor Street, had been taken by private vehicle to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital for gunshot wounds, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the Sumter Police Department. He was later transferred to a Columbia hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

An initial investigation indicated a group of armed individuals entered the Tudor Street residence, shot Hicks and stole jewelry and other items belonging to a witness, whose identity is not being released, before they ran from the home. The incident is considered isolated, McGirt said.

Officers are still working to gather information that can help identify those involved.

Anyone with information or who may have seen or heard anything in the Tudor Street area around the time of the incident is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, online at P3tips.com or by using the P3 app for mobile devices.

A cash reward is available for information leading to arrests.