A man in North Charleston is facing serious charges, including attempted murder, after a stabbing incident at a vape shop over the weekend. The victim, who was the owner of the vape shop, sustained stab wounds above his ear and near his elbow. He told officers that Francis Devonte Cooper, 31, entered the shop and began arguing with him before attacking him with a long pipe and a knife.
Cooper then fled the scene, leaving behind his shoe and glasses. Surveillance footage showed Cooper entering another business where he abandoned his remaining shoe and jacket. Employees were able to identify him as a regular patron. Police were able to track Cooper to his mother’s address in North Charleston, where they attempted to make contact with him.
During the arrest attempt, Cooper resisted and was bitten by a police K-9. Cooper also allegedly hit the dog and bit a police officer’s hand before being taken into custody. He is now being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center on a $225,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2024 WCSC. All rights reserved
