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‘Felt like a demon walked up on me’: Woman says stranger sexually assaulted her while shopping
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lenah Allen, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the subsequent investigation by the Richland County Sheriff's Department are available from the source.
A woman in South Carolina reported being sexually assaulted at a beauty supply store. The incident occurred over the weekend at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard. The woman, Destiny Ray, was shopping when a man approached her and asked for help picking out a dress.
He then made physical contact with her. Ray recorded video of the aftermath, which has been shared on social media. Further details about the incident and the subsequent investigation by the Richland County Sheriff's Department are available from the source.
The department did make an arrest in the case, but details are limited.
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Category: business Published: July 23, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman in South Carolina reported being sexually assaulted at a beauty supply store. The incident occurred over the weekend at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard. The woman, Destiny Ray, was shopping…
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