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James Westley Sumpter Jr.

Case from Columbia, SC dated Aug 19, 2015

Victim Details

James Westley Sumpter Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

SC

2015-08-19

23

James

Westley Sumpter Jr.

07/07/2026

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In the summer of 2015, the life of 23-year-old James Westley Sumpter Jr. was cut short by gunfire in Columbia, South Carolina. On the evening of August 19th, Sumpter was fatally shot on Slighs Avenue, marking another tragedy in the city. The Columbia Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the violent death of the young male.

In the days following the shooting, authorities publicly identified a person of interest they believed could provide crucial information about the c ...
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  • James Westley Sumpter Jr., 23, was young man with old soul, jokester known as 'Scoop' - ColaDaily.com | You need the news, not the paper
  • thestate: UPDATE: Columbia shooting victim identified
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