HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBUARY 13, 2018

WEAPONS FOUND AT NORTH DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL

On Monday morning, February 12, a teacher at North District Middle School notified the HCSO School Resource Officer of a possible weapon on campus. The school was placed on lockdown and through an investigation and search it was determined that a handgun had been brought to school. In addition, another student was found to be in possession of a knife.

The following four juvenile students involved have been charged and petitioned with Possession of Weapon on School Property and were transported to the SC Department of Juvenile Justice Facility in Columbia:

  • Juvenile, 15 yrs old, from Varnville
  • Juvenile, 14 yrs old, from Varnville
  • Juvenile, 13 yrs old, from Brunson
  • Juvenile, 13 yrs old, from Varnville

The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office believes this was an isolated incident and is still under active investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office through the following options: (803) 914-2200, Toll Free Tip Line: (866) 942-1120 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Callers may remain anonymous.

 

 

HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

VEHICLE WRECK AND GUN SHOTS FIRED RESULT IN MULTIPLE INJURIES


In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 11, 2018; HCSO officers were dispatched to a possible vehicular accident on Hickory Hill Rd. near Varnville. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the vehicle had wrecked after receiving multiple gunshots from an unknown subject(s) in another vehicle. It was determined that there were five occupants in the wrecked vehicle and most victims had suffered various gunshot wounds but are expected to recover.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the HCSO at (803) 914-2200, HCSO Tipline: (866) 942-1120, HCSO Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All callers may remain anonymous.

 
 

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