Woman Charged in Clements Ferry Road Shooting Disguised as Crash

Charleston police say Wonique Broughton fatally shot her husband Arthur Broughton Jr. before the car crashed into a power pole.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:47am

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Charleston police have arrested 35-year-old Wonique Broughton and charged her with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime following an investigation into a deadly shooting on Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County that was initially reported as a traffic crash.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of intimate partner violence and the need for greater resources and support for victims. The shooting was initially misreported as a traffic accident, underscoring the importance of thorough investigations to uncover the true nature of such incidents.

The details

According to police, Broughton allegedly removed a firearm from her bag and shot her husband Arthur Broughton Jr. while he was driving, causing the car to leave the roadway and strike a power pole. Broughton was transported to a local hospital following the incident.

  • The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on January 14, 2026.
  • Wonique Broughton was arrested on January 28, 2026.

The players

Wonique Broughton

A 35-year-old Charleston woman who has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

Arthur Broughton Jr.

The 35-year-old victim who was married to the suspect at the time of the shooting.

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What’s next

Wonique Broughton is being held at the Berkeley County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address intimate partner violence, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to uncover the true nature of such incidents when they are initially reported as accidents.