News Summary
Pierre L. Woodfield, a North Charleston resident, has been granted a $250,000 bond under strict conditions following an attempted murder charge linked to a fatal incident. The charge relates to a pre-Thanksgiving altercation that resulted in the death of his cousin, Michael Cooper. Woodsfield is under house arrest, monitored by GPS, as legal proceedings continue amid concerns regarding escalating violence. Both Woodfield and Jonathan Reid-Boyd face serious charges related to the incident, impacting community safety and raising discussions on accountability.
North Charleston – Pierre L. Woodfield, a 36-year-old resident of North Charleston, has been granted a $250,000 bond under strict conditions after an attempted murder charge linked to a fatal altercation. The bail was approved on June 9 by Ninth Circuit Judge Roger Young, who mandated that Woodfield comply with “very strict house arrest” monitored by a GPS ankle device.
The charges against Woodfield arise from a pre-Thanksgiving incident in 2024. On November 27, police responded to a report of an injury in the Bootjack parking lot, where they found Michael Cooper, Woodfield’s cousin, severely injured after being struck by a vehicle. The incident reportedly stemmed from an argument regarding an electronics sale involving Woodfield, Cooper, and Jonathan Reid-Boyd, the driver of the truck that hit Cooper. Despite receiving medical attention, Cooper succumbed to his injuries weeks later, intensifying the legal ramifications surrounding the case.
Following Cooper’s death, Reid-Boyd was arrested on November 28, initially charged with attempted murder. However, as the investigation unfolded and Cooper’s condition worsened, the charge was elevated to murder. Reid-Boyd has also been granted a $250,000 surety bond, along with house arrest, on February 8 while his case remains pending in court.
Investigators recovered substantial evidence from the crime scene, including ten spent shells. Video footage from the incident captured Reid-Boyd displaying provocative behavior towards Woodfield just before the alleged shooting. According to reports, Woodfield fired at Reid-Boyd, striking him in the thigh, after Reid-Boyd attempted to flee the scene. This sequence of events has raised significant concerns regarding the escalating violence associated with this case.
Ninth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Andrew McAllister has expressed worry about the violent nature of the incidents related to both Woodfield and Reid-Boyd. In his ruling, Judge Young emphasized the necessity for stringent conditions on Woodfield’s bail to prevent further “mischief.” His criminal history, which dates back to 2007, has been taken into consideration. Woodfield’s most recent conviction occurred in 2017, adding to the judicial system’s cautiousness in granting his release.
As of now, both defendants await further legal proceedings. Woodfield, who was not arrested until mid-March linked to the shooting incident, faces critical scrutiny as the cases continue to unfold. The community remains deeply affected by the incident, which has ignited discussions about public safety and accountability surrounding violent altercations.
In summary, the grant of bond to Woodfield is accompanied by conditions aimed at ensuring community safety, while the ongoing legal challenges faced by both Woodfield and Reid-Boyd reflect the broader implications of this tragic event.
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