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.
