Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Trying to Run Over Child

Doorbell camera footage captures Lexington County resident's alleged attack on child

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror, reflecting a distorted and fragmented view of the surrounding environment, conceptually illustrating the violent incident captured on a home security camera.Doorbell camera footage captures a chilling attempted attack on a child, exposing the dangers of vehicular violence in residential areas.Lexington Today

A 33-year-old Lexington County man named Raheem Smith has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes after allegedly trying to run over a child with his car. Doorbell camera footage captured the incident, which occurred after the child exited Smith's vehicle, and showed Smith removing the camera in an apparent attempt to hide evidence.

Why it matters

This disturbing incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence against children and the importance of surveillance technology in capturing evidence of such crimes. It also raises questions about Smith's criminal history and whether more could have been done to prevent this alleged attack.

The details

According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the doorbell camera footage shows Smith attempting to hit the child with his vehicle after the child got out of his car. After the child ran inside a home, Smith was seen removing the doorbell camera from the front door, apparently trying to hide evidence of the incident.

  • The alleged incident occurred on April 10, 2026.

The players

Raheem Smith

A 33-year-old Lexington County resident who has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes.

Lexington County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Smith is currently being held at the Lexington County Detention Center. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for greater protections and vigilance to prevent violence against vulnerable members of the community, as well as the value of security cameras in holding perpetrators accountable.