This is a disturbing act of vandalism in Union County, South Carolina, targeting a church community. On March 24, someone threw a firebomb—apparently a homemade bottle incendiary—into the parking lot of Buffalo United Methodist Church on Hill Street in the Buffalo community.
What Happened
- Surveillance video shows an unknown person filming themselves throwing the device, but the suspect has not yet been publicly identified.
- Church members told deputies the only physical evidence was a broken brown beer bottle that had already been cleaned up, leaving only a scorched patch on the pavement.
- Law enforcement has said so far that there was no major structural damage and characterized it as a bottle with limited impact, though the gesture is still deeply threatening.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is keeping the investigation open, and local media are continuing to cover the case. For a small‑town church, even a minor “firebomb” like this can feel like a major trauma and a sign of broader community tension.
