Goose Creek man arrested after motel stabbing in North Charleston
Summary
Assault North Charleston South Carolina in North Charleston, South Carolina: North Charleston police arrested Jerome Harper Jr., 44, of Goose Creek, early Wednesday morning after an assault and burglary incident at a motel on Rivers Avenue. Harper was charged with first-degree burglary and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after a report of a stabbing. The victim told police Harper followed him into his motel room demanding payment, and Harper then stabbed the victim with an unidentified sharp object after shattering the room's window with a lug wrench. Harper was also injured during the altercation and was taken into custody.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Harper Jr | Unknown | Unknown |
| Jerome Harper Jr. | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Goose Creek man arrested after motel stabbing in North Charleston