Authorities have released new information after an Upstate man drove his mother’s stolen vehicle into a playground, striking a teacher and two children in Sullivan’s Island on Thursday.Brief summaryA man from Mauldin threatened his mom with a knife and stole her carThe man drove the vehicle into a playground, striking a teacher and 2 kidsThe victims are in stable condition Authorities identified the suspect as Justin Collin AdamsSullivan’s Island was placed on lockdown for about 5 hoursAdams was found hiding on a boat nearbyTimeline of the IncidentFor a detailed version of the incident, scroll past the timeline.On Thursday, Sullivan’s Island was placed on lockdown for roughly five hours as authorities searched for an armed suspect who hit a teacher and two children.Around 12:50 p.m., authorities responded to a hit-and-run with multiple injuries at Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Middle Street. Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the scene and was spotted nearby armed with a knife.Authorities discovered a teacher and two children who were suffering injuries after they were hit by a car. The teacher and one of the kids were transported to the hospital, while the other kid was treated on scene and released to his parents.According to officials, the victims are expected to recover.At 5 p.m., authorities released the suspect’s identity as Justin Collin Adams.A checkpoint was set up at the Ben Sawyer Bridge, leading to and off Sullivan’s Island. Additional patrols and drones were also deployed.The Sullivan’s Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows said authorities conducted house-by-house searches and began searching every vehicle on the island.Meadows also asked residents to stay inside their homes and report anything suspicious. A little after 6 p.m., the Federal Bureau of Investigation Columbia Field Office reported that Adams was taken into custody after he was found hiding on a boat in the 3200 block of Jasper Boulevard. Charleston County Sheriff’s Office took lead in the investigation.Adams is facing the following charges:Three counts of attempted murderFirst-degree assault and batteryAdams was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center around 7:30 p.m. and he was later denied bond on the attempted murder charges. Adams received a $100,000 bond on the assault charge.On Friday, authorities released the full incident report.Details of the Incident*Some readers may find the details below disturbing* According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, at 12:50 p.m., Justin Collin Adams of Mauldin, South Carolina, threatened to cut the face of his 67-year-old mother with a knife while in the backseat of her black 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. His mother, in “fear for her life,” got out of the car and ran away.Deputies said Adams then got into the driver’s seat of the vehicle and drove a short distance into the parking lot of Sunrise Presbyterian. Adams then accelerated the vehicle at a high rate of speed into the playground and struck a 12-year-old as children were running for the building.Authorities said he “appeared to chase the children as they ran.”According to deputies, Adams approached the sidewalk of the building and struck a teacher who was thrown over the hood and roof of the vehicle. Adams then entered the sidewalk where children were fleeing and struck a 10-year-old who was then pinned under the vehicle. The vehicle’s airbags deployed upon striking the curb, then came to a rest with the 10-year-old stuck beneath the car.Adams then exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot to a nearby home. He then ran to a boat lift and climbed into a boat where he hid from police until he was later found by police.The following agencies assisted in the investigation:Federal Bureau of InvestigationSouth Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionDepartment of Natural ResourcesCharleston City Police DepartmentCharleston County Sheriff’s OfficeCharleston County Emergency ManagementU.S. Marshals ServiceMount Pleasant Police DepartmentIsle of Palms Police DepartmentSullivan’s Island Police DepartmentPrevious coverage:UPDATE at 6:22 p.m. Thursday: Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, is under lockdown as authorities search for an armed suspect who fled after hitting two kids and an adult with a car.Brief summary:The island is on lockdown after two juveniles and an adult were struck by a carThe suspect, armed with a knife, fled the sceneAuthorities identified the suspect as Justin Collin AdamsAdams is believed to be “armed and dangerous”Residents are asked to stay inside and call 911 if you see the suspectAdams was last seen wearing a red shirt and black shortsThe victims are in stable conditionAccording to the Isle of Palms Police Department, a call came in at 12:48 p.m. Thursday regarding multiple pedestrians hit.Officers said two juveniles and an adult were injured after a man hit them with a car in the parking lot of Sunrise Presbyterian Church, which is off Jasper Boulevard.One of the juveniles and the adult were transported to the hospital. The other juvenile was treated on the scene and released to the parents. As of 4:30 p.m., the victims are in stable condition.According to officers, the driver fled the scene on foot before police arrived and he was last seen armed with a knife on Jasper Boulevard near Station 30 and Station 32 Street.Authorities describe the suspect as a middle-aged white man, who is bald and has a beard. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and black shorts. At 5 p.m., authorities released the suspect’s identity as Justin Collin Adams.A checkpoint has been set up at the Ben Sawyer Bridge, leading to and off Sullivan’s Island. Additional patrols and drones have been deployed in the search efforts for the suspect.The Sullivan’s Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows said authorities are currently conducting house-by-house searches. He also stated that every vehicle on the island will be searched.Meadows asked residents of Sullivan’s Island to stay inside their homes.As of 4:30 p.m., authorities believe the suspect is still on the island.Authorities ask if anyone sees an individual matching the suspect’s description to call 911 immediately. He is considered “armed and dangerous” and authorities ask that you “do not approach.”The following agencies are assisting in the investigation:Federal Bureau of InvestigationSouth Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionDepartment of Natural ResourcesCharleston City Police DepartmentCharleston County Sheriff’s OfficeCharleston County Emergency Management U.S. Marshals ServiceMount Pleasant Police DepartmentIsle of Palms Police Department
Authorities have released new information after an Upstate man drove his mother’s stolen vehicle into a playground, striking a teacher and two children in Sullivan’s Island on Thursday.
Brief summary
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- A man from Mauldin threatened his mom with a knife and stole her car
- The man drove the vehicle into a playground, striking a teacher and 2 kids
- The victims are in stable condition
- Authorities identified the suspect as Justin Collin Adams
- Sullivan’s Island was placed on lockdown for about 5 hours
- Adams was found hiding on a boat nearby
Timeline of the Incident
For a detailed version of the incident, scroll past the timeline.
On Thursday, Sullivan’s Island was placed on lockdown for roughly five hours as authorities searched for an armed suspect who hit a teacher and two children.
Around 12:50 p.m., authorities responded to a hit-and-run with multiple injuries at Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Middle Street.
Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the scene and was spotted nearby armed with a knife.
Authorities discovered a teacher and two children who were suffering injuries after they were hit by a car. The teacher and one of the kids were transported to the hospital, while the other kid was treated on scene and released to his parents.
According to officials, the victims are expected to recover.
At 5 p.m., authorities released the suspect’s identity as Justin Collin Adams.
A checkpoint was set up at the Ben Sawyer Bridge, leading to and off Sullivan’s Island. Additional patrols and drones were also deployed.
The Sullivan’s Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows said authorities conducted house-by-house searches and began searching every vehicle on the island.
Meadows also asked residents to stay inside their homes and report anything suspicious.
A little after 6 p.m., the Federal Bureau of Investigation Columbia Field Office reported that Adams was taken into custody after he was found hiding on a boat in the 3200 block of Jasper Boulevard.
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office took lead in the investigation.
Adams is facing the following charges:
- Three counts of attempted murder
- First-degree assault and battery
Adams was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center around 7:30 p.m. and he was later denied bond on the attempted murder charges. Adams received a $100,000 bond on the assault charge.
On Friday, authorities released the full incident report.
Details of the Incident
*Some readers may find the details below disturbing*
According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, at 12:50 p.m., Justin Collin Adams of Mauldin, South Carolina, threatened to cut the face of his 67-year-old mother with a knife while in the backseat of her black 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. His mother, in “fear for her life,” got out of the car and ran away.
Deputies said Adams then got into the driver’s seat of the vehicle and drove a short distance into the parking lot of Sunrise Presbyterian. Adams then accelerated the vehicle at a high rate of speed into the playground and struck a 12-year-old as children were running for the building.
Authorities said he “appeared to chase the children as they ran.”
According to deputies, Adams approached the sidewalk of the building and struck a teacher who was thrown over the hood and roof of the vehicle. Adams then entered the sidewalk where children were fleeing and struck a 10-year-old who was then pinned under the vehicle. The vehicle’s airbags deployed upon striking the curb, then came to a rest with the 10-year-old stuck beneath the car.
Adams then exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot to a nearby home. He then ran to a boat lift and climbed into a boat where he hid from police until he was later found by police.
The following agencies assisted in the investigation:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
- Department of Natural Resources
- Charleston City Police Department
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
- Charleston County Emergency Management
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Mount Pleasant Police Department
- Isle of Palms Police Department
- Sullivan’s Island Police Department
Previous coverage:
UPDATE at 6:22 p.m. Thursday:
Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, is under lockdown as authorities search for an armed suspect who fled after hitting two kids and an adult with a car.
Brief summary:
- The island is on lockdown after two juveniles and an adult were struck by a car
- The suspect, armed with a knife, fled the scene
- Authorities identified the suspect as Justin Collin Adams
- Adams is believed to be “armed and dangerous”
- Residents are asked to stay inside and call 911 if you see the suspect
- Adams was last seen wearing a red shirt and black shorts
- The victims are in stable condition
According to the Isle of Palms Police Department, a call came in at 12:48 p.m. Thursday regarding multiple pedestrians hit.
Officers said two juveniles and an adult were injured after a man hit them with a car in the parking lot of Sunrise Presbyterian Church, which is off Jasper Boulevard.
One of the juveniles and the adult were transported to the hospital. The other juvenile was treated on the scene and released to the parents. As of 4:30 p.m., the victims are in stable condition.
According to officers, the driver fled the scene on foot before police arrived and he was last seen armed with a knife on Jasper Boulevard near Station 30 and Station 32 Street.
Authorities describe the suspect as a middle-aged white man, who is bald and has a beard. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and black shorts.
At 5 p.m., authorities released the suspect’s identity as Justin Collin Adams.
A checkpoint has been set up at the Ben Sawyer Bridge, leading to and off Sullivan’s Island. Additional patrols and drones have been deployed in the search efforts for the suspect.
The Sullivan’s Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows said authorities are currently conducting house-by-house searches. He also stated that every vehicle on the island will be searched.
Meadows asked residents of Sullivan’s Island to stay inside their homes.
As of 4:30 p.m., authorities believe the suspect is still on the island.
Authorities ask if anyone sees an individual matching the suspect’s description to call 911 immediately. He is considered “armed and dangerous” and authorities ask that you “do not approach.”
The following agencies are assisting in the investigation:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
- Department of Natural Resources
- Charleston City Police Department
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
- Charleston County Emergency Management
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Mount Pleasant Police Department
- Isle of Palms Police Department
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