A Walterboro man, Sam Quentin Brown, faces serious charges following an early morning stabbing at a Dorchester County convenience store. Deputies responded quickly, providing aid to the victim who was transported to a hospital. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the Lowcountry area you follow closely.
Incident Details
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 2:42 a.m. on Sunday about an unresponsive man bleeding from a chest wound at Parker’s Kitchen on Linger Longer Drive. While en route, they learned the victim was moved in a vehicle along Dorchester Road, leading to a traffic stop where the stab wound was confirmed. Emergency services took over, and detectives processed the scene with help from patrol and crime scene units.​
Suspect and Charges
Sam Quentin Brown, 37, from Walterboro, was identified as the suspect and arrested on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He remains at the L.C. Knight Detention Center on a $400,000 bond, with the investigation ongoing and no victim condition update released.​
This event near Summerville echoes the community safety issues you’ve tracked in South Carolina—stabbings at gas stations aren’t uncommon in late-night incidents. Local news outlets like WCSC and ABC News 4 are covering it closely for updates.
