Travis Rouse Obituary, Death – The Sumter County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend as 35-year-old Travis Rouse. According to Coroner Robbie Baker, Rouse succumbed to his injuries after being shot and was later pronounced dead at Prisma Health Tuomey hospital.
Authorities stated that Rouse was dropped off at the emergency room, but the exact location of the shooting remains unknown at this time. The investigation into the incident is being handled by both the Sumter County Coroner’s Office and the Sumter Police Department.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston on Tuesday to determine the cause of death. The police department is actively working to gather information and piece together the events leading up to Rouse’s death.
Both local authorities and the Coroner’s Office are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to aid in their investigation.