Manhunt Underway After Hit-and-Run Incident In South Carolina
Police are actively searching for a suspect who struck three pedestrians, including two children, outside a church and fled on foot with a knife.
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Overview
A manhunt is in progress in Sullivan's Island, SC, after a hit-and-run accident left two children and an adult injured outside a church. The suspect, identified as Justin Collin Adams, fled the scene on foot and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and report any sightings of Adams. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals, are involved in the search. The conditions of the victims have been reported as stable after hospitalization.
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Analysis
- A manhunt is underway for Justin Collin Adams, a suspect wanted for hitting two children and an adult with his car outside a church in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.
- The victims were transported to hospitals, with one child having been treated at the scene and released, while the adult and another child remain hospitalized, although their conditions are unknown.
- Police are conducting extensive searches with assistance from multiple federal agencies and have urged the community to stay inside and report any sightings of the armed suspect.
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As of the latest reports, Justin Collin Adams is still at large and believed to be on Sullivan's Island. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities have not confirmed if the incident was intentional, though they have said there was no altercation before the crash.
The adult and one child were initially taken to hospitals in stable condition. The child has since been discharged, and the other child was treated at the scene and released.
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