2 in custody after fatal shooting at Sumter Sleep Inn in August; $5K reward available for info leading to additional arrests

Sumter Police Department has arrested two men in connection to the fatal shooting at Sleep Inn in August.

Saquan Logan, 20, of Sumter, and Tyriq Demari Spann, 19, of Dalzell, were found dead at the hotel on Aug. 18 after a shooting call came in at 4:30 a.m.

Based on information gathered, the police department was able to identify Toney Williams Jr., 23, and Tavion Melki Mickens, 19, both of Wedgefield, for their alleged involvement.

Mickens was charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and two counts of murder, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the police department. He was identified and located at a Georgia jail after he was stopped for speeding and also charged with possession of a weapon, McGirt said. Mickens was extradited to Sumter and booked at Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Sept. 7.

Williams was identified as reportedly helping Mickens to cover up evidence and elude police. He was charged with accessory after the fact of murder and booked at Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Aug. 27.

The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to identify those involved and determine what led to the fatal shooting. An up to $5,000 reward remains available for information leading to additional arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, going online at P3tips.com or using the P3 Tips app for mobile devices.