Crime
31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson killed after shooting on Washington Street in Timmonsville
Timmonsville, SC – A tragic shooting Friday night on Washington Street in Timmonsville resulted in the death of 31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson IV.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office, led by Major Michael Nunn, confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.
The incident occurred in the Washington Street area and has left the local community shaken.
According to records from the Florence County Detention Center, a 40-year-old Cornelius Franklin Rogers was taken into custody and booked shortly after midnight on Saturday.
The suspect faces a charge of murder. His address is listed in the Washington Street area of Timmonsville, suggesting a possible connection to the location of the crime.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
This marks another somber moment for the Timmonsville community as they grapple with the loss of a life to violence. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
For those who may have any details, please contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.