Overview

• A car struck one adult and two children outside Sunrise Presbyterian Church preschool on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, on May 1, 2025.
• The driver, identified as Justin Collin Adams, fled the scene on foot and was described as armed with a knife before being apprehended later that evening.
• Adams was captured without incident on a boat after an extensive manhunt involving drones, helicopters, and multiple law enforcement agencies.
• Authorities have charged Adams with three counts of attempted murder and first-degree assault and battery, while investigations continue to determine if the act was intentional.
• The victims, including one child and one adult hospitalized in stable condition and another child treated and released, are all expected to recover.