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Florence police apprehend suspect after alleged attack at Harris Teeter grocery store

Florence, South Carolina – An alleged attack at the Florence Harris Teeter grocery store resulted in the arrest of a man Tuesday night. Captain Stephen Starling of the Florence Police Department reported the incident. After being first noticed close to Mickey Finn’s brewery, the suspect was pursued and eventually managed to escape from police. The suspect was caught at the 1800 block of Gregg Avenue, when he resisted being arrested and was taken into custody.

Florence Harris Teeter grocery store attack resulted in the arrest of a man Tuesday night, Captain Stephen Starling of the Florence PD said

Despite a little fight during the arrest, Captain Starling said, the subject was securely taken into custody and no injuries were reported.

It’s yet unknown what kind of attack sparked the pursuit. Police have not yet made public the suspect’s identify or any more information regarding what happened inside the Harris Teeter store. Though little information has been released thus far, attempts to clarify the issue are ongoing.

In order to learn more, especially about the nature of the purported assault, Florence News Journal contacted the Florence Police Department. While confirming that the inquiry is still ongoing, Captain Starling has not provided further details about the event.

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Once more details are available, we will update the story. Stay with the Florence News Journal!

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Editor Kinsley Brown oversees daily news operations, story development, and editorial standards at Florence News Journal. With nearly a decade of experience in South Carolina journalism, she has covered state and local politics, education, and government accountability for multiple outlets. She brings a strong focus on clear, accurate, and reader-first storytelling. Kinsley holds a degree in journalism and has received several recognitions for both her editing and reporting. She is especially committed to mentoring emerging journalists and ensuring Florence News Journal maintains rigorous editorial integrity.

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