Eric Edward Boyle of 2204 1/2 Peniel Road, Timmonsville, SC, a person of interest in a stabbing incident earlier today has been taken into custody following a traffic stop initiated by a Florence County Sheriff’s Office deputy this afternoon.

The victim of the incident has been receiving treatment for stab wounds at an area hospital. No additional information on the condition of the victim is available at this time.

When additional information is available this release will be supplemented.

Major Michael M. Nunn
General Counsel/PIO