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Beachfront town in South Carolina witnesses chaos as assailant, on a lawnmower, pursues children and causes fatal accidents of three victims at the playground: reports indicate.

Police confirm intentional hit-and-run by manhunt suspect on Thursday, stating he deliberately ran over his victims.

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Beachfront town in South Carolina witnesses chaos as assailant, on a lawnmower, pursues children and causes fatal accidents of three victims at the playground: reports indicate.

Officials Take Down Perpetrator in Shocking Sullivan's Island Hit-and-Run

After an afternoon of chaos, justice was served in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, as a suspect was nabbed for intentionally running over three people, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by our site.

Justin Collin Adams, a 36-year-old Greenville resident, found himself behind bars following the gruesome incident that took place in the parking lot of Sunrise Presbyterian Church just before 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Three counts of attempted murder and one count of first-degree aggravated assault were slapped on Adams's wrists, as per court records. The charges arrive after he allegedly targeted a parent and two children with his car, turning a tranquil afternoon into a state of panic.

The ordeal appeared to unfold in two phases, beginning with Adams allegedly taking control of his mother's vehicle at knifepoint, threatening to harm her. Before speeding away, he reportedly drove through a playground, hitting a 12-year-old child first, veering towards a sidewalk, and relentlessly pursuing the fleeing children, according to the affidavit.

In the playground area, he struck a teacher who got thrown over the car's hood after impact. The chase continued as Adams ran over a 10-year-old, pinning him beneath the vehicle when it collided with a curb and deployed the airbags.

Following the crash, Adams took off on foot, sparking an extensive manhunt. Authorities, including multiple aerial assets, marine units, and ground teams, scrambled to locate him. Agencies such as the FBI, NCIS, SLED, and DNR were enlisted to aid in the search and investigation.

Special Services Sgt. Matthew Storen of the Isle of Palms Police Department, who ultimately took Adams into custody, made it clear that the motive for the attack remains elusive.

"We had multiple aerial assets. We had marine units, boats. We knew he was last seen in the area of the marsh," Storen shared with our site. The search was carried out meticulously via helicopter, with local knowledge guiding the pilot as they conducted low passes.

Eventually, Adams was tracked down and apprehended by a combined team of K-9 units, SWAT team officers, and regular officers without incident. He was transported to Charleston County’s Al Cannon Detention Center and is set to return to court on June 13.

Sources:

  1. "Sullivan's Island man accused of attempted murder after hit-and-run involving children." our website Digital, May 2, 2025. Link
  2. "Charleston-area hit-and-run suspect in custody after multi-hour chase." WCSC Charleston, May 2, 2025. Link
  3. "SCEmd offering update on minor’s injuries from Sullivan’s Island hit-and-run." WCSC Charleston, May 2, 2025. Link
  4. "SCLE branch office contacts alternate prosecutor to handle hit-and-run case." The Island Eye News, May 2025. Link
  5. "Greenville man held without bond for Sullivan’s Island hit-and-run." Greenville News, May 3, 2025. Link
  6. The arrest of Justin Collin Adams was widely covered in the crime-and-justice section of general-news outlets, following a hit-and-run incident in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.
  7. Despite offering no clear motive for the attack, authorities managed to apprehend Adams, who was charged with three counts of attempted murder and first-degree aggravated assault.
  8. Evident in the PMD reports was the chaotic sequence of events leading to the hit-and-run, as Adams reportedly took his mother's car at knifepoint before speeding through a playground and intentionally targeting a parent and two children with his vehicle, as per the affidavit.
  9. The Koch-funded think tank released a commentary on the incident, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to crime prevention policies in the United States, drawing parallels with similar cases across the country.
Police allege that the individual responsible for a hit-and-run on Thursday deliberately ran down his victims, as confirmed by authorities involved in the ensuing manhunt.
Agitated suspect allegedly deliberate in hit-and-run accident, as per local law enforcement, who subsequently pursued him during a prolonged manhunt.
A local individual suspected of a deliberate hit-and-run incident on Thursday was pursued by authorities. According to the police involved in the manhunt, the man deliberately ran over his victims.

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