Crime
41-year-old Brandon Parker accused of shooting ex-girlfriend at Walmart in Spartanburg
Authorities in Spartanburg have confirmed that a man was arrested following a violent shooting Tuesday night in the parking lot of a Walmart on Dorman Centre Drive.
The incident occurred on September 9, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
According to the Spartanburg Police Department, 41-year-old Brandon Parker allegedly opened fire on his ex-girlfriend as she drove through the parking lot.
Police reports state that after the victim was struck by an initial gunshot, she attempted to drive toward the front of the Walmart where a security officerโs vehicle was parked.
As she exited her vehicle to seek help, Parker allegedly fired additional rounds, hitting her again before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed.
The woman sustained gunshot wounds to her back and leg and was transported to a nearby hospital. Her condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Authorities launched a multistate search for Parker, who was located and taken into custody hours later in Kentucky, more than 300 miles from Spartanburg.
Spartanburg police, with assistance from Kentucky State Police, are coordinating his extradition and the return of collected evidence to South Carolina.
Police confirmed Parker will face several charges, including:
- Attempted murder
- Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
- Domestic violence
- Breach of peace
- Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle
Witnesses described panic and confusion during the incident. One Walmart customer recalled hearing โfive loud gunshotsโ and said shoppers inside the store were โshocked and surprised, wondering what happened out there in the parking lot.โ
Following the shooting, officers secured the front of the store with crime scene tape as investigators processed evidence.
No other injuries were reported aside from the victim.
The motive for the attack remains under investigation.
The Spartanburg Police Department urges anyone with additional information to contact investigators at 864-596-2065 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
RANDALLSTOWN, Maryland โ Multiple people are injured following a violent stabbing incident that occurred in a residential neighborhood in Randallstown on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Baltimore County authorities received reports of a stabbing that was the culmination of an argument. Dispatch units were directed to the 9900 block of Tuscarora Road, specifically listing the location as 9914 Tuscarora Road.
Emergency responders identified at least five patients at the scene. This figure reportedly includes the suspected perpetrator, who police confirmed is currently in custody. The suspect also reportedly suffered from apparent stabbing injuries.
The nature and scope of the incident prompted a major medical response, with reports indicating five separate transport units were requested. Compounding the response challenge, authorities noted that patients were located in multiple different locations throughout the immediate area.
The condition of the victims is not immediately known. This information was based on initial dispatch reports, and authorities emphasized that all details are subject to change as the active investigation continues.