Arrest made following collision involving three individuals in South Carolina, comprising of two minors and an adult.
In a South Carolina beach town on Thursday, Justin Collin Adams, the accused perpetrator, was apprehended on a boat, following a chaotic incident that left two kids and an adult injured in the coastal community of Sullivan's Island. This occurred around 1 p.m., adjacent to the Isle of Palms, where Sgt. Matthew Storen, an Isle of Palms police spokesperson, reported the incident.
In a press conference, Sullivan's Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows declined to comment on the charges, instead requesting the Charleston County Sheriff's Office to lead the criminal investigation. The suspect was apprehended by authorities minutes before 6 p.m., after being spotted by a helicopter[1]. The nature of the crash, whether intentional or accidental, remains undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation.
Injuries sustained in the collision were fortunately not life-threatening. The adult and one child were taken to the hospital, while the other child was treated at the scene and released to their parents[1]. By Thursday evening, one of the hospitalized individuals had been discharged, and the second was due for release[1].
Authorities at the scene continued their investigation, with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and other agencies assisting in the search for the driver and investigation[1]. Roadblocks were set during the manhunt. By Thursday evening, Justin Collin Adams was undergoing an interview at the sheriff's office to shed light on the circumstances that led to this incident[1]. The exact charges Adams will face have yet to be announced, but he's expected to be indicted for multiple crimes related to attempted murder and assault[2][3].
Sullivan's Island, a town of roughly 1,800 residents, nestles on the Atlantic coast, approximately 5 miles outside Charleston and alongside the Isle of Palms[4].
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- The incident took place outside a church preschool[2][3].
- If found guilty, Adams could face penalties as severe as life imprisonment for each count of attempted murder[2][3].
- The arresting officers reported that the arrest was made peacefully[1].
Sources:[1] WCBD (2021) Charleston beach town on lockdown after pedestrians struck by car, driver with knife [online]. Available at: https://www.wcnc.com/news/south-carolina/suspect-in-isle-of-palms-pedestrian-incident-arrested-after-being-found-on-boat/ [Accessed 22 May 2023].[2] ABC News (2021) Suspect arrested after hitting pedestrians in South Carolina; 3 injured [online]. Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-arrested-hitting-pedestrians-south-carolina-injured/story?id=78000464 [Accessed 22 May 2023].[3] WYFF (2021) Suspect in hit-and-run on Sullivan's Island arrested [online]. Available at: https://www.wyff4.com/news/local-news/suspect-in-hit-and-run-on-sullivans-island-arrested/ [Accessed 22 May 2023].[4] World Population Review (n.d.) Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina Population 2021 [online]. Available at: https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/sullivans-island-population [Accessed 22 May 2023].
- The suspect in the chaotic incident on Sullivan's Island, Justin Collin Adams, is currently undergoing an interview at the sheriff's office regarding the events that led to the pedestrian collision outside a church preschool.
- The arrest of Justin Collin Adams, the suspect in the Sullivan's Island incident, was made peacefully and he is expected to face multiple charges related to attempted murder and assault.
- The Sullivan's Island Police Chief, Glenn Meadows, has requested the Charleston County Sheriff's Office to lead the criminal investigation, while other agencies such as the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service are assisting in the search for Adams and the investigation.
- The General News and Crime and Justice sectors have reported on the suspected intentional crash that occurred on Thursday in the coastal community of Sullivan's Island, leaving two kids and an adult injured. Funding for the ongoing investigation may be sought to ensure a thorough investigation and potential future legal proceedings against Justin Collin Adams.
