Dorchester County, S.C. (September 6, 2025) – A late-night disturbance in Summerville escalated into a violent confrontation early Saturday morning, leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Aisha Patrice Faruq of Ladson on two counts of attempted murder.
According to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), deputies were dispatched shortly after 2:00 a.m. to the 700 block of East 3rd North Street following reports of a possible assault involving a vehicle.
When deputies arrived, they spoke with the victims, who described a terrifying sequence of events. Investigators say Faruq allegedly attempted to strike the individuals with her vehicle. One of the victims, who had been riding a bicycle, was forced to leap off to avoid being hit. The bicycle itself was run over and destroyed during the attempt.
Authorities report that Faruq then circled her vehicle back around and made a second attempt to strike the victims. Fortunately, the victims were able to avoid injury, and the suspect was unsuccessful in her efforts.
Deputies quickly located Faruq at the scene and took her into custody without further incident. She was booked into the L.C. Knight Detention Center on two counts of attempted murder, where she remains as of Saturday afternoon.
Sheriff’s officials have emphasized that the investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together the events that led up to the confrontation. At this time, authorities have not released details about what sparked the altercation or whether the parties involved were known to one another.
“This was an extremely dangerous situation that could have very easily turned deadly,” a spokesperson for the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “We are grateful that no lives were lost and that the suspect was apprehended quickly.”
The case highlights the potentially lethal consequences of using a vehicle as a weapon, an action that law enforcement stresses will always be prosecuted aggressively. Attempted murder charges in South Carolina are serious felonies that can carry decades in prison if a conviction is secured.
Community members in the area have expressed concern about the incident, which occurred along a stretch of East 3rd North Street that is typically quiet during the early morning hours. Residents told reporters that they were startled by the commotion and are relieved no one was injured.
The sheriff’s office has encouraged anyone with additional information about the incident to contact investigators at the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry.
For now, Aisha Patrice Faruq remains in custody as the legal process moves forward. Deputies say further details, including court proceedings and bond hearings, are expected in the coming days.
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