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Newly released 911 recordings from a Fourth of July block party in North Charleston describe residents warning of armed teens, gunfire and a crowd of about 500 as officers attempted to disperse the gathering; several officers were assaulted, multiple firearms including what police described as a machine gun were recovered, and six people — four juveniles among them — have been charged as the investigation continues.
A city-permitted Fourth of July block party in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood erupted in gunfire, leading to the recovery of a machine gun and a makeshift spear. Six people—four juveniles and two adults—were charged. The juveniles face counts including third-degree assault by mob, assault on a police officer while resisting arrest, resisting arrest, and possession of a machine gun. 19-year-old Giovanni Mekhi Sincere Campbell is charged with possession of a machine gun, and 18-year-old Sa’Myā Adriana Collette Weaver with breach of peace and assault on a police officer while resisting arrest. The identities of the juveniles were not released, and investigators say more arrests could follow; no civilians reported injuries, and multiple agencies assisted in the response.
Eastbound lanes of I-26 in North Charleston were closed after a person jumped from the Ashley Phosphate Road overpass, resulting in their death. Emergency crews responded, and the road was reopened later in the day. An 18-wheeler and several cars were reportedly involved, but no further details on the crash or injuries have been released. The North Charleston Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating.
Two people are dead and one is injured following a fatal crash on Dorchester Road at Brossy Circle in North Charleston, South Carolina. The North Charleston Police Department is investigating the incident, and the cause of the crash is still unknown. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has not released the names of the victims.
Two people are dead and one is injured after a fatal crash on Dorchester Road at Brossy Circle in North Charleston, South Carolina. The North Charleston Police Department is investigating the incident, and the cause of the crash is still unknown.
One person is dead following a crash on Interstate 526 near Leeds Avenue involving a tow truck and a pedestrian. The North Charleston Police Department is investigating the incident, which caused traffic to back up for nearly two hours. The victim's name has not been released, and the story is still developing.
A high-speed chase on I-26 in North Charleston ended in a crash, resulting in one person being taken into custody by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. The crash blocked two eastbound lanes but has since been cleared, and the driver is expected to be transported to the Hill-Finklea Detention Center. The incident began when a deputy attempted a traffic stop at 8:30 p.m., leading to a pursuit that ended with the driver's vehicle crashing into a guardrail. The reason for the traffic stop attempt has not been disclosed, and there were no reported injuries.
A person has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina. The shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the death of one man. The North Charleston Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
A person has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina. The shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the death of one man. The North Charleston Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
Police are investigating a "smash and grab" incident at Northwoods Mall in North Charleston, South Carolina, where a jewelry case was targeted. No shots were fired, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Police are investigating a "smash and grab" incident at Northwoods Mall in North Charleston, South Carolina, after receiving a report of a shooting. However, it was determined that no shots were fired, and the incident involved the theft of a jewelry case. No arrests have been made at this time.
North Charleston Police are investigating a deadly overnight crash that occurred on Palmetto Commerce Parkway. Officers arrived at the scene to find a vehicle engulfed in flames in the woods, with one person dead outside the vehicle. The victim's identity has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
A driver in North Charleston is facing charges, including pointing a firearm, in connection to a hit-and-run incident that occurred at Stall Road and Ashley Phosphate Road. Minor injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident at Stall Road and Ashley Phosphate Road. The driver involved has been arrested and is facing charges, including pointing and presenting a firearm. Minor injuries were reported.
A woman in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been charged with disturbing schools, third-degree assault and battery, and malicious injury to animals or personal property after causing a disturbance in a school drop-off line. The woman refused to move her car, claiming she needed to use the school's Wi-Fi, and became confrontational with officers, yelling profanities and kicking at them. She has been booked at the Al Cannon Detention Center on a $13,000 bond.