Road Rage-Shooting Incident On Friday

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On Friday, March 18,  officers with the Newberry Police Department
responded to a shooting call at the intersection of Main Street and Heritage Drive.

It was learned that an apparent road rage incident had taken place that resulted in the victim being physically assaulted and shots being fired into the victim’s vehicle. The victim in this case suffered nonlife-threatening injuries from the physical attack.

With the assistance of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect vehicle along with four suspects were located just outside the city.

The following subjects have been charged in this case with Breach of Peace High and
Aggravated and Strong-Armed Robbery:

Ricky Jamil White (18) of Brooklyn New York
Deshawn Jahrei Hugley (26) of Sumter SC
Kimani Dainty Vincent (20) of Sumter SC
Jermikelin Dekesian Cato (25) of East Point Georgia

Newberry Police Chief Kevin Goodman said this was an isolated incident and that there was no threat to the community. He also thanked the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office and the community for their assistance with this incident.