In the quiet, early morning hours of Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Sumter, South Carolina, the life of 21-year-old Kayuan Mytrell Daniels was tragically cut short. Just before 4 a.m., officers from the Sumter Police Department responded to calls of shots fired on Bultman Drive near Walton Drive. Upon their arrival, they discovered a vehicle in the roadway that had been struck by gunfire.
Inside, they found the driver, Kayuan Daniels, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency services transported Daniels to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead. The Sumter County Coroner's Office was notified and scheduled an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. Daniels, a resident of Pioneer Court, was a 2017 graduate of Lakewood High School and was employed at Pilgrim's Pride. Known affectionately as 'Poochie,' he was described as a quiet and loving man who enjoyed dancing, singing, and spending time with his son. He was remembered as a mild-mannered person who avoided conflict and shared a close bond with his brothers.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Sumter Police Department launched an investigation into the incident. At the time, authorities had not identified any suspects and had not made any arrests in connection with Daniels' death. Law enforcement officials urged the public to come forward with any information that might lead to an arrest, offering the possibility of a cash reward for tips that could help solve the case. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of Kayuan Mytrell Daniels.
