Full Notification

At approximately 9:00 tonight, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of shots fired between the occupants of two vehicles—possibly three—in the parking lot of the Circle K gas station on Highway 21, Lady's Island. It was reported that the vehicles fled the scene after the shots were fired.

A short time later, deputies were called to the Professional Village on Sunset Boulevard—near the Circle K—where occupants of one of the vehicles were located. It was determined that two of the vehicle's occupants were wounded during the exchange of gunfire at the Circle K: one of the vehicle's occupants is deceased and the other has been transported to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment of his wounds.

The scene is secure and the shooting incident is under investigation. And although the occupants of the other vehicle or vehicles have yet to be located, there does not appear to be a public safety threat. We will keep you advised of any developments, including the identity of the deceased man when available.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry 843-554-1111 if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward. 

Thank you for your patience and continued attention to our advisories.