On May 24, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., a shooting occurred in the kitchen of California Dreaming restaurant at 1 Ashley Point Drive in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina, during a dispute over work-related issues between two employees. Kresha Simmons, then 30 years old and employed at the restaurant, allegedly shot her co-worker, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the Medical University of South Carolina. Customers were present in the restaurant at the time, but none were harmed.​
Arrest and Charges
Simmons was arrested on May 30, 2024, and charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. She was booked into the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. The Charleston Police Department continues to seek additional information from the public.​
Court Appearance
Simmons is scheduled to appear in court on December 5, 2025, related to the ongoing case. No further updates on the trial proceedings or victim details have been released publicly.
