Suspect in armed hit-and-run after injuring three people at South Carolina preschool remains at large.

In a concerning incident that has drawn significant attention, a hit-and-run suspect who allegedly struck two children and one adult outside a preschool at a South Carolina church remains at large. The incident, which occurred around 12:45 p.m. at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located on Sullivan’s Island near Charleston, is under investigation and may have been an intentional act.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the driver abandoned a parked sedan following the collision. According to the Isle of Palms Police Department spokesperson, the suspect fled the scene on foot and was reportedly armed with a knife. Authorities have identified the suspect as Justin Collin Adams, a white male in his 40s, described as heavyset and balding with a goatee. He was seen wearing a red shirt and dark shorts. Law enforcement officials have issued a warning that Adams should be considered armed and dangerous, urging anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately without attempting to engage or apprehend him.

Police Chief Glenn Meadows noted that there was no preceding altercation before the crash, raising additional questions about the motives behind the incident. The victims involved in the collision were taken to a local hospital, though the specific conditions of their injuries were not initially disclosed. As of the latest updates, the child has been released from the hospital, while the adult remains hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery.

The investigation is being aided by federal authorities, including the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, as the search for Adams continues. While the exact whereabouts of the suspect remain unclear, authorities are conducting a detailed house-to-house search within the community.

This troubling event follows closely on the heels of another tragic incident where four students were killed when an SUV crashed into an afterschool program in Illinois, highlighting a growing concern over vehicular safety and the protection of children in community settings. Local law enforcement and community members are on high alert as they grapple with the implications of this alarming occurrence.