Early morning shooting investigation underway in Burton 
At approximately 1:45 a.m. today, July 16, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a shooting at a residence on Shanklin Road in Burton.
Deputies arrived on scene and located a 32-year-old male victim inside the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by Beaufort County EMS to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the gunshots were fired from outside the home. Currently, the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Lidey at 843-255-3294. If wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app on your mobile device, online at tipsbft.com or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200