An 18-year-old who sparked an intense manhunt after allegedly firing a rifle at family members during a domestic dispute in Wildwood has surrendered to authorities.
Quamariyontae Dior Harris turned himself in at the Sumter County Detention Center on Tuesday, June 9. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Harris surrendered without incident thanks to the cooperation of his family members, who had been in active communication with detectives.
Harris had been the subject of a massive search since last week after deputies say he fired a stolen long rifle at family members during a domestic dispute in the area of NE 9th Street and County Road 222. During the Monday night incident, he was spotted fleeing the residential area on foot wearing a camouflage mask, a black jacket and black shorts.
Authorities revealed that Harris was already a wanted man prior to the shooting. He had active warrants stemming from a separate incident in April.
Following his peaceful surrender on Tuesday, Harris was booked on a lengthy list of severe felony charges encompassing both the recent shooting and his previous warrants. Those charges include:
- Kidnapping
- Robbery with a firearm
- Aggravated battery
- Aggravated assault with a firearm
- Aggravated assault with intent to kill (three counts)
- Grand theft of a firearm (two counts)
- Discharging a firearm in a residential area
- Written threats to kill
- Aggravated assault
Harris was being held at the Sumter County Detention Center without bond.