North Charleston, South Carolina – A teenager was detained, and another suspect remains at large in connection with what North Charleston Police are calling a firearms incident.
The 16-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, faces charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18 and resisting arrest.
Police say they were summoned to the Oldridge Road area just before 1 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of two male suspects involved in an altercation with the victim.
The victim, 18, informed investigators that the suspects started arguing, saying that “this is [their] street,” before one of them pointed a firearm at her.
Using a description of the suspects, officers identified one and attempted to make contact.
According to authorities, the suspect fled, clutching his waistline.
That suspect was apprehended and held. Officers discovered a pistol in his belt.
The second suspect got away, and the inquiry is still underway.
Anyone with knowledge about this occurrence is encouraged to provide an anonymous tip to police.
The arrested defendant was sent to the Charleston County Department of Juvenile Justice.
