On May 29, 2026, deputies with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Bunker Hill Road and Corey’s Court in Dillon County.
Witnesses advised law enforcement that a Black male with long dreads, wearing a blue shirt and blue latex gloves, had been seen operating a black Honda Accord in the area. Witnesses further reported that the individual was believed to have discharged multiple firearms.
Upon arrival, deputies observed a vehicle matching the description provided; however, at that time, it had not yet been identified as being involved in the incident. Deputies were also informed that the suspect had run behind a nearby building and discarded an object. While searching the area, deputies located an AR-style pistolbehind the building, which was collected and secured as evidence.
A short time later, deputies located a vehicle and individual matching the witness descriptions. A traffic stop was conducted on Worship Street in the Little Rock community of Dillon County. The driver was identified as William Christopher Clark, 39, of the Oakland community of Dillon County.
During the investigation, deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and recovered an additional AR-style pistol, numerous spent shell casings, and several empty ammunition boxes.
Clark was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dillon County Detention Center.
As a result of the investigation, Clark was charged with:
• Assault and Battery, First Degree
• Open Container of Alcohol
This investigation remains ongoing.
Arrest Follows Shots-Fired Investigation By Dillon County Sheriff’s Office
