In the quiet community of Sumter, South Carolina, a tragic event unfolded on Sunday, September 10, 2023, cutting short the life of 13-year-old Akeem Pugh. A seventh-grade student at Chestnut Oaks Middle School, his death left a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the wider community. The incident occurred around 12:08 p.m. when officers from the Sumter Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Flamingo Road following a report of a shooting.
Upon their arrival
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