Shocking Incident in Forest Acres: Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

News Summary

A woman from Forest Acres, South Carolina, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly running over her husband with an SUV following a heated argument. The incident transpired on a Tuesday evening, leaving the community in shock. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the woman drag her husband beneath the vehicle for several feet. Two minors inside the SUV helped pull the injured man out before fleeing the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this disturbing event that has raised serious concerns about domestic violence.

Shocking Incident in Forest Acres: Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

In a shocking turn of events, a woman from Forest Acres, South Carolina, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking her husband with an SUV and dragging him down the street. This incident, which unfolded on a Tuesday evening, left the local community in disbelief and brought a flurry of questions about what exactly transpired.

The Disturbing Timeline

The drama began unfolding between 6:35 and 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, near the intersection of Harrison Road and Bagnal Drive. According to eyewitness accounts, a Chevy Traverse SUV was seen striking a man, reportedly dragging him beneath the vehicle for about ten feet. Just imagine the scene unfolding before the witness’s eyes, an ordinary evening turning into a moment of chaos!

When police arrived at the scene at roughly 6:48 p.m., they discovered that the injured man had already vanished. It was later reported that two minors, who were passengers in the SUV, sprang into action, pulling the man from under the vehicle and placing him back inside before they sped off in the direction of Columbia. What could possibly have compelled them to flee the scene?

Investigative Breakthrough

Thanks to security footage from nearby businesses, police were able to identify the suspect, Brittany Rose Hernandez. This video evidence was crucial, shedding light on the troubling sequence of events. Not long after, detectives made their way to Hernandez’s residence only to find her 44-year-old husband inside, seriously injured and in need of urgent medical care.

A Dangerous Disagreement

It appears that Hernandez and her husband had been engaged in a heated argument prior to the incident. After a brief stop in a parking lot, where she reportedly went inside a business to purchase alcohol, the situation escalated. Upon her return to the SUV, her husband stepped out of the vehicle, and it’s at this moment that things took a dark turn.

Footage showed Hernandez following her husband and making a sharp left, running him over with her vehicle. After dragging him for about ten feet, the SUV came to a stop. The action of two minors exiting the vehicle to assist the injured man is particularly alarming, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances leading them to help.

The Aftermath

The injured man was later taken to a local hospital with serious injuries but had remarkably not sought medical care on his own initially. Questions loom large about why he didn’t seek help sooner, given the severity of his condition. The local authorities are investigating to get to the bottom of this shocking incident that has rocked the community.

Current Situation

As of now, Brittany Hernandez is being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center while the investigation continues. This tumultuous episode serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a situation can spiral out of control, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake. Residents are left to ponder what led to such a drastic and dangerous act within their neighborhood.

This incident raises serious concerns regarding relationships and the alarming potential for domestic disputes to escalate. As the community regroups, support and understanding are needed to process the complexities of such a harrowing situation. Forest Acres is no stranger to challenges, but this is a moment that will surely leave a lasting mark.

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