On a Sunday morning in Sumter, South Carolina, the body of 35-year-old Westley Rodregus Vaughn, a Black male, was discovered, bringing a tragic end to what began as a routine walk to a convenience store. It was around 9 a.m. on February 4, 2024, when officers responded to a call about a suspicious person in the 100 block of Carver Street. There, they found Vaughn, who had been shot multiple times.
He was last seen alive late the previous Saturday evening, walking from his home.
The discovery of Vaughn's body was unsettling for the community, particularly as it was one of two shootings that occurred in Sumter within a 12-hour period. In a separate incident on Saturday night, two other young men were shot and injured less than half a mile away. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement had not determined if the two shootings were connected and had not identified any suspects or a motive in Vaughn's death.
The investigation into the death of Westley Vaughn continued, and an arrest was later made. According to the Sumter Police Department's 2024 Annual Report, Zaqwan Robinson was identified and charged with the murder of Westley Vaughn. The report lists this as a significant arrest in connection with the February 4th shooting. Further details regarding the circumstances of Robinson's arrest or a potential motive have not been made available in the provided sources. The case against Zaqwan Robinson is expected to proceed through the legal system.
