Marion Police Department - South Carolina

09/06/2026

Hwy 76 in front of McDonald's will be closed until tomorrow (Sunday) due to storm damage from earlier today. Please avoid the area as crews work to repair damages.

09/03/2026

08/30/2026

The Marion Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Columbia Police Department, SC over the tragic and senseless loss of Officer Chris DeLong, who lost his life in the line of duty on August 29, 2026. Although he worked at another agency, we are all brothers and sisters in blue. Chief Holbrook and everyone at the Columbia Police Department, SC, Officer DeLong's family, as well as Officer Dymock and his family, are in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.

08/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING DRIVE-BY SHOOTING
August 19, 2026
MARION, S.C. - On August 18, 2026, officers with the Marion Police Department responded to the 200 block of Martin Luther King Drive in reference to a reported drive-by shooting that had just occurred.
Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot graze wound. The victim was transported to MUSC Health Marion Medical Center for treatment and has since been released.
During the investigation, officers obtained video footage of the incident from a nearby Ring security camera. Using information developed during the investigation, officers located the suspected vehicle a short distance away at a convenience store.
Tyrese Malik Suggs, 27; Jquan Killings, 19; and a 17-year-old juvenile were detained. Following further investigation, all three were arrested in connection with the shooting.

Tyrese Malik Suggs, 27
• Attempted Murder - 2 counts - No Bond
• Criminal Conspiracy - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms in the City - $1,087.50 Bond
• Pointing and Presenting Fi****ms at a Person - 2 counts - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms into a Dwelling, Occupant Struck or Bodily Injury Occurs - No Bond
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor - $3,000 Bond
• Possession of a Firearm by a Felon - 2nd Offense - $5,000 Bond
• Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime - $5,000 Bond

Jquan Killings, 19
• Attempted Murder - 2 counts - No Bond
• Criminal Conspiracy - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms in the City - $1,087.50 Bond
• Pointing and Presenting Fi****ms at a Person - 2 counts - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms into a Dwelling, Occupant Struck or Bodily Injury Occurs - No Bond
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor - $3,000 Bond
• Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime - $5,000 Bond

17-Year-Old Juvenile
• Attempted Murder - 2 counts – No Bond
• Criminal Conspiracy - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms in the City - $1,087.50 Bond
• Pointing and Presenting Fi****ms at a Person - 2 counts - $5,000 Bond
• Discharging Fi****ms into a Dwelling, Occupant Struck or Bodily Injury Occurs – No Bond
• Possession of a Handgun - Under the Age of 18 - $5,000 Bond
• Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime - $5,000 B***d

Due to the defendant's age, identifying information concerning the juvenile is not being released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Marion Police Department at (843) 423-8616 or through our app. You may remain anonymous

08/18/2026

The City of Marion, Municipal Government has opened a cooling shelter at Shannon Wilkerson Gym (229 Bobby Gerald Parkway) beginning today and will be open until Friday (8/21/2026). Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

08/04/2026

Thank you to all who came out for our Back to School Bash on July 25. Although the weather did not cooperate, we still had a great time and a large turnout. A big thank you to Anderson Brothers Bank, Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC), Robert E. Lee, Marion County Library System and Precise Care Transport (Nadine Foxworth). We wouldn't have been able to provide school supplies to the youth without your support. Thank you to Resurrection Life Church, Health Care Partners, Marion SC Neighborhood Watch - A Team, Franklin Home Health Agency, Trinity Behavioral Care, South Carolina Department of Social Services, Perma Link by Hanna, P*e Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault, Just Nicole, Health Care Partners of South Carolina and everyone who participated.

07/25/2026

Back to School Bash

Due to the threat of thunderstorms in the area our Family & Friends Fun Day and Back to School Bash will be moving to Shannon Wilkerson Gym on Bobby Gerald Parkway.  The event will still begin at 11:00 a.m.

07/25/2026

Due to the threat of storms at 11:00 a.m., we will be moving our event to Shannon Wilkerson Gym on Bobby Gerald Blvd. The event will still start at 11:00 a.m.

07/24/2026

Our Family & Friends Family Fun Day and Back to School Bash is still planned for tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m at Grice's Recreation Center. If rain prevents us from having it outside, we will move to Shannon Wilkerson Gym on Bobby Gerald Blvd. If we have to change venues I will post in on Facebook and on our app tomorrow morning no later than 8:00 a.m.