Suspect being taken into custody by police (Provided)
Update at 6:03 p.m. - Police say the suspect, Justin Collin Adams, is now in custody. He was found in the 3000 block of Jasper Boulevard, hiding on a boat.
The shelter-in-place order is now lifted.
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The Sullivan's Island Police Department has issued an alert for all residents to shelter in place as they are actively in pursuit of an armed assailant.
SIPD says the suspect, Justin Collin Adams, is a heavyset, white male wearing a red shirt and dark shorts. He is balding and has facial hair. He was last seen on foot on Jasper Boulevard between Station 30 and Station 32 Street. Residents should not approach the man if they see them and should instead call 9-1-1. If you locate footage of the suspect, you should also notify the Police Department by calling 9-1-1.
Jasper Boulevard and Middle Street eastbound remain closed at Station 32 to Breach Inlet Bridge.
Sgt. Matt Storen with the Isle of Palms Police Department told News 2 that around 12:48 p.m. a suspect struck “multiple children” with a vehicle near Sunrise Presbyterian Church and took off. Sgt. Storen also told News 2 that an adult and one juvenile were taken to an area hospital with injuries, while a third was treated at the scene and released to a parent.
According to a press release from the Town of Sullivan's Island, all local law enforcement jurisdictions are on alert and have been called to assist with the incident.
Update at 4:30 p.m. - Police say the FBI has joined in the search. The child who was taken to the hospital has since been released, while the adult is expected to be released later in the evening.
Update at 5:48 p.m. - According to Rev. Dr. Vance Polley, Pastor of Sunrise Presbyterian Church, the "individual intentionally drove his vehicle at Veritas children on recess in the big field at the church. He drove from Jasper Blvd. across the field towards Middle Street. He then circled back. He hit two children and a mother."