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South Carolina has seen a rise in violent crimes since 2020, including a spike in murders and assaults. This follows a trend occurring across the United States. The rise of violent crimes In South Carolina, violent crimes have increased by 6% in 2020 compared to 2019,...
Mass shootings are only a fraction of gun violence but are in the news often. Criminal law covers gun violence, assault and murder in Greenville, South Carolina. Gun violence has been lowering for decades. During the pandemic, there was a 21% increase. The 50 largest...
Police in South Carolina have arrested two Conway residents in connection with the death of a man who was reported missing on Oct. 5. A 37-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody at their residences on Nov. 11. They have both been charged with...
Two people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 60-year-old convenience store owner. The 23-year-old man and 19-year-old man were taken into custody on Oct. 6 by investigators from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division. SLED was...
A man who was being sought by police in South Carolina in connection with a deadly shooting on the night of Sept. 11 turned himself in to authorities on Sept. 14 according to a report from the Laurens County Sheriff's Department. The 38-year-old Fountain Inn resident...
Police in South Carolina have announced that a woman has been taken into custody in connection with a July 14 shooting in Richland County that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man. After being questioned by detectives at a Columbia police facility, she was...
When one person strikes another, criminal charges may follow. While South Carolina may have self-defense laws on the books, self-defense follows a clearly defined description. Hitting someone out of anger would likely fall under the delineation of battery. Sometimes,...
Police arrested an 18-year-old South Carolina man after an early-morning shooting in North Charleston. The incident allegedly occurred just before 7:30 a.m., according to the North Charleston Police Department. When police responded to a report of shots fired between...
An 18-year-old South Carolina teen who was being sought in connection with a fatal shooting turned himself in to the York County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the Rock Hill resident might be charged with murder. He faces a sentence of between 30 years and...
Domestic violence is an example of a violent offense in the State of South Carolina. The potential consequences vary based on the specific facts of the case. However, a person facing a domestic violence charge has the right to a trial. They may also receive a...