A fight in the parking lot of a Waffle House early in the morning ended with one woman in the hospital with a gunshot wound and another woman in police custody on an attempted murder charge.
The incident happened around 3 a.m. outside the restaurant on North Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. What began as a physical altercation between two women quickly became a shooting investigation for local police.
Police Respond to Reports of a Fight and a Firearm
Moncks Corner police were dispatched to the restaurant after receiving reports of a fight and someone displaying a firearm in the parking lot. When officers arrived, they found two women involved in a physical altercation. Officers then discovered that one of the women had been shot.
The injured woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition. Police took Shanique Tywanda Brittain into custody.
A restaurant parking lot is an everyday place where people stop for a meal at any hour, which is part of why an incident like this draws attention. Residents who live and work nearby are likely to have questions about what happened and whether anyone else was at risk.
Charges and What Comes Next
Brittain now faces three charges: attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and presenting a firearm. If she is convicted, she could face substantial prison time.
The weapon possession charge is separate from the attempted murder charge, which means the allegations involve both the act itself and the use of a firearm while it happened. Presenting a firearm generally involves displaying or pointing a gun at another person, which lines up with the initial reports police received about someone showing a weapon.
Police Chief Antwan Richardson said investigators are continuing to review evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. That work is still underway, and the details released so far do not explain what started the fight.
As with any criminal case, the charges against Brittain are allegations. She is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise, and the legal process will decide what the evidence shows.
Anyone who was at the Waffle House around the time of the incident, or who has video or other information that could help, is encouraged to contact the Moncks Corner Police Department. Even small details from witnesses can help investigators build a full picture of what happened.
For now, the case remains under investigation. The injured woman is recovering, the suspect is facing serious charges, and police say their review is ongoing.
What started as a late-night disturbance outside a restaurant has left one woman hurt and another facing a possible long stretch behind bars. Updates are expected as investigators complete their review, and the case moves through the court system.
