Full Notification

At approximately 6:15 last night, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a shooting incident with three adults wounded on White Road, St. Helena Island. Deputies arrived, secured the scene—the back porch and yard of a residence—then summoned for emergency medical services (EMS) to respond. EMS responded and transported the three adults—one man and two women—for treatment of their gunshot wounds.

Sheriff's Office investigators and Crime Scene Unit personnel responded to the scene to interview witnesses and to search for forensic evidence. It was learned from witnesses that the subject responsible for the shooting was an African-American man wearing a ski-mask and dark clothing. It was also learned from witnesses that he fled the area on foot immediately following the shooting. The subject was not located.

The two wounded women were treated for their gunshot wounds at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital and later released, while the wounded man was flown to the Medical University of South Carolina and, as of this morning, remains hospitalized.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.

Thank you for your partnership in the safety of our community.