Full Notification

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a post circulated today, September 23, via the “Safety Alerts” feature on the Nextdoor platform. The post claims that “a police officer was shot near Beach City Road, with the suspect reportedly fleeing into the woods.” Additional unverified reports have referenced an incident involving Walmart.

These claims are completely false. There have been no reports of a shooting in the area today, and no law enforcement officers have been injured.

We want to assure the public that if there were ever a confirmed threat to public safety, such as a shooting or an injured officer, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office would immediately notify residents through official channels, including Everbridge alerts and our verified social media platforms.

We urge the public to avoid spreading unverified information online and to rely on official sources for accurate updates.

For official news and emergency alerts, please follow the platforms pictured.