One person was injured in a stabbing late Sunday afternoon off Ladson Road in Summerville, according to the Summerville Police Department. Officers converged on the 4300 block of Ladson Road to respond to what was described as an active stabbing incident, with Dorchester County Sheriff's Office deputies assisting at the scene.
The Summerville Police Department confirmed the injury to abcnews4.com, which first reported the incident. According to WCIV / ABC News 4, officers were stationed at the 4300 block of Ladson Road as the situation unfolded Sunday afternoon.
Deputies Assist at the Scene
The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office confirmed that its deputies were on hand assisting Summerville police as the stabbing incident was addressed, per the same outlet's reporting. The extent of the law enforcement response underscored the seriousness with which both agencies treated the call.
Beyond the confirmation that one person was hurt and that officers and deputies gathered on Ladson Road, further incident details were still forthcoming, with no additional information available at publication, the station's report noted. It remains unclear what led to the stabbing or the condition of the person injured, and those details have not yet been made public.
What Comes Next
This remains an evolving situation, and no additional facts about a suspect, arrest, or the circumstances surrounding the stabbing have been released. Hoodline will continue to monitor for updates from Summerville police and Dorchester County authorities as more information becomes available.
