Sumter, SC — Tragedy struck in Sumter, South Carolina, where a nine-year-old boy succumbed to injuries days after being shot in his own home, which was peppered with gunfire. Local authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Gregory Robinson Jr. passed away at approximately 10:30 a.m. at Prisma Health Richland hospital in Columbia.
According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, Gregory was fatally wounded early Monday morning while he was in bed. The incident involved multiple rounds striking the Bunneau Street residence, situated between West Brewington Road and U.S. 521/Thomas Sumter Highway.
The violent episode reportedly unfolded around 1:45 a.m. on Monday. A deputy in the vicinity heard the gunfire, around the same time multiple emergency calls were received, reporting the shooting. Emergency medical services rushed to the scene and transported Gregory to the hospital.
No additional injuries were reported in the gunfire, although the details about the shooters or whether Gregory’s home was the intended target remain unclear. Motives for the shooting have yet to be disclosed, and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Sheriff Anthony Dennis voiced a strong commitment to solving the case, announcing the formation of a task force dedicated to finding those responsible for Gregory’s death. “Our investigators have been working non-stop and every tool available will be utilized to solve this crime,” Dennis stated. He expressed confidence that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
Further details emerged that an autopsy is scheduled at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston to investigate the exact circumstances of Gregory’s death. This case is being aggressively pursued by multiple agencies, including the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the Coroner’s Office, the Sumter Police Department, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
In conjunction with the investigation, a reward of $10,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the shooting. The community and anyone with information are urged to come forward and contact the sheriff’s office at 803-436-2000 or CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC, or by submitting an online tip.
In cases of emergency or if witnessing a crime, the public is reminded to directly call 911. The community remains in shock as the investigation continues, seeking justice for the young life tragically cut short in this inexplicable act of violence.