Incident Overview

In a troubling event outside Sunrise Presbyterian Church in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, a vehicle struck two children and one adult. Authorities suspect the incident may have been intentional, prompting an immediate police investigation.

Victims and Medical Response

Following the collision, emergency services treated the victims promptly. One child and an adult were transported to nearby hospitals. The other child received treatment at the scene and was subsequently released. According to a spokesperson from the Medical University of South Carolina, the hospitalized child has now been discharged.

Suspect Information

Law enforcement is actively pursuing the driver involved in this incident. Reports indicate that the suspect fled from the scene on foot, abandoning their vehicle, and is believed to be armed with a knife. Isle of Palms police Sgt. Matt Storen clarified that there was no prior altercation leading up to the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

The search for the suspect is robust, employing drones and establishing checkpoints throughout Sullivan’s Island. In a statement, police emphasized the importance of community vigilance, urging residents to report any sightings of the suspect, described as a white male wearing a red shirt and shorts.

The police department disclosed plans for grid searches of the area as part of their investigation.