Suspect Apprehended in Attempted Kidnapping Incident at South Carolina School Following Classroom Window Breach

CHESTER, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Authorities have apprehended a 20-year-old man, now held at the Chester County Detention Center, following an incident where he allegedly smashed a school window with his head, entered a classroom, and took a child.

“In my three decades of law enforcement, I never thought I’d witness such an event on Halloween in our beloved town, especially in what should be a secure environment,” remarked Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey.

On Friday afternoon, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office responded by placing the Chester Park School Complex on lockdown.

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Sheriff Dorsey reported that the suspect, D’arrius Tyrese Edwards, crashed his car into nearby trees before heading towards the school’s playground.

“He broke in through a glass window using his head, entered the classroom, and with shattered glass, seized a young child. He then exited through the same window, where law enforcement confronted him on the playground,” detailed Dorsey.

“Once they entered the classroom, there were three adult teachers in the classroom and they engaged with the individual. One of the teachers actually fought with that person, but that person was able to leave the room, entered the playground area, which is still a confined space,” Dorsey said.

The suspect was tased and taken into custody, and the child was checked for injuries.

The sheriff’s office says the student is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

School officials say that after any major school event, they debrief afterwards to address any concerns.

“With our debrief and with everything, you always look at new modern techniques. But right now, I’m just so proud of my teachers, of my paraprofessionals, of my students, of the community that has come forward. And I honestly couldn’t have changed anything that they did. I’m just really, really proud of them today,” said Chester County school district interim superintendent Tammy Snipes.

Sheriff Dorsey declined to comment on whether mental health issues played a part in the incident, saying it was still too early to tell.

He confirmed there was a domestic element, and it expanded to the school, but Dorsey wasn’t ready to determine motive.

The sheriff said that Edwards did not know the child or anyone in the classroom.

Edwards was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, burglar second-degree violent, and kidnapping.

Suspect Apprehended in Attempted Kidnapping Incident at South Carolina School Following Classroom Window Breach

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