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Keitt was able to escape in Sims’ vehicle, but he was found two days later by police at the Hillendale Apartments at 525 Alcott Drive.  Keitt has been charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, first-degree burglary, grand larceny, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging a firearm into a dwelling and unlawful carrying of a pistol, according to Columbia police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons. 

“As we recover from this recent, life-changing incident, I would like everyone to know that I am expected to gain full recovery of my mind and body in due time,” Sims said in a statement released Tuesday. “ Currently, daily progress is being made and your prayers for me and my family are being answered.” 

Sims’ family has set up a GoFundMe page for people to donate money to alleviate some of the pressures of paying the $45,000 in medical bills and other costs associated with Sims’ recovery.