Nevaeh Burgess-Brown, a 20-year-old North Charleston woman, faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly stabbing someone at Northwoods Mall’s food court. Officers responded just before 10 a.m. on March 4, 2026, finding mall security had secured the knife; they then broke up a physical altercation between her and the victim outside a store.
Incident Response
Burgess-Brown was handcuffed without resistance; the victim had non-life-threatening injuries in what police deem an isolated event still under investigation. She was booked into Al Cannon Detention Center.
Local Impact
Northwoods Mall saw quick containment, highlighting security protocols amid occasional violence reports at the venue. No further suspects are sought.














