Sumter Police said the incident began as a domestic disturbance call at the Sumter Mall. When officers arrived, they say Waltki Cermoun Williams drove off, and officers chased him. That pursuit ended when at least one of the vehicle involved crashed near the intersection of North Guignard Drive and Miller Road. At the end of the chase, there was an exchange of gunfire, and Williams was killed.
Victim's Name: Waltki Cermoun Williams
Agency Responsible: Sumter Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 10, 2016
County: Sumter
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2113
Geography: Suburban