Police on Hilton Head Island are looking for two suspects after a frightening attack on a woman late Friday night. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. near Pembroke Drive, which is behind the shopping area with Walmart and Publix on the north end of Hilton Head. This location is off William Hilton Parkway, close to the U.S. 278 split.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was in her car when she was robbed at knifepoint. Things turned even worse when the attackers forced her out of the vehicle and physically assaulted her. During the attack, they threw an unknown liquid on her upper body, causing serious burn injuries.
She was quickly airlifted to the burn center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for treatment. A fundraiser has been started to help cover her medical expenses, and within a day, over $3,400 was raised — nearly 70% of the $5,000 goal.
The authorities are still piecing together details about the attack. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Master Sgt. Danny Allen said investigators are working hard to confirm the facts. For now, they’re asking anyone who knows anything about what happened to come forward.
If you have information, you can call Sgt. Calore at 843-255-3411 or reach out to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 843-524-2777. You can also share tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County online, using the P3 Tips app, or by calling 1-844-847-7238.
This shocking attack has left the community shaken, but people are rallying together to support the victim during this difficult time.
