Crime
Armed Customer Fatally Shot by Employee After Drawing Weapon Inside Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A deadly shooting inside a well-known Myrtle Beach restaurant Friday night has prompted an active investigation by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
The incident occurred at Peaches Corner, located at 900 N. Ocean Boulevard, shortly after 11:15 p.m. on June 28. Officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the establishment, a popular Ocean Boulevard destination.
According to authorities, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between an employee and a customer who entered the restaurant with a firearm already drawn.
In response, the employee retrieved his own weapon and fired multiple times, striking the armed customer five times.
Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. One was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The second individual, believed to be the armed customer, died from their injuries at the scene or shortly after.
One person has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Police have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Law enforcement has increased its presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information, photos, or videos that may assist in the ongoing inquiry.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.