Man Arrested After Alleged Attempt To Run Over Victim, Pointing Machete At Them

The incident unfolded in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Grainger Road in Conway.

One man is facing charges after attempting to run over another person in Horry County.

The incident unfolded in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Grainger Road in Conway. Surveillance video shows 68-year-old Michael Funches pulling into the lot when the victim appears to make an offensive hand gesture.

Funches then sped up and attempted to hit the victim, who was able to jump out of the way. But, the victim then approached funches truck and punched the passenger window. Funches attempted to run the victim over again before exiting the vehicle and getting into an argument. He then walked back to his truck and grabbed a machete, which he pointed at the victim.

After the altercations, Funches waited in the area until police arrived. He was arrested and charged with attempted murder.