3 arrested after man robbed, shot in the back in Sumter County, deputies say

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway in Sumer County after an early morning robbery and shooting.

Deputies responded to a shooting call just after midnight at the end of the dead end of County Road 510 in Adamsville.

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Investigators said a Hispanic male was robbed at gunpoint and received a single gunshot wound to the back.

The victim was transported to the hospital and remains in stable condition.

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According to a news release, the suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Joshua Aaron Timmons.

Timmons was arrested and charged with attempted murder and armed robbery.

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Deputies said Gracie Madison Lemke, 22, assisted in the crime and was charged with armed robbery and burglary to a conveyance.

Lauren Paige Locher, 22, was charged with burglary to a conveyance.

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All parties were booked into the Sumter County Detention Center.

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