
A suspect was arrested on a boat in a South Carolina beach town Thursday, hours after three pedestrians were struck and the driver ran away armed with a knife, Isle of Palms police said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Two children and an adult were injured a little before 1 p.m. on Sullivan's Island, a coastal community near Charleston that is adjacent to Isle of Palms, said Sgt. Matthew Storen, an Isle of Palms police spokesperson.
Main Idea: Police arrested Justin Collin Adams after a manhunt in South Carolina, where three pedestrians were hit by a vehicle and the driver fled armed with a knife.
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A violent hit-and-run and armed flight can shake public safety in beach towns and raise fears for families, tourists, and local workers.
Isle of Palms police and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office quickly arrested the suspect, which may reassure residents and help limit further harm.
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