Full Notification

Last night (Thursday) at approximately 7:45, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of two adult male gunshot victims at the Wallace Creek Boat Landing, St. Helena Island.  One of the wounded men was transported to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he received treatment, and was later released. The other wounded man was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina, where, as of today, he remained in critical but stable condition.

Sheriff's Office investigators and members of the Beaufort County Violent Crimes Task Force responded to the scene, where they processed for forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses. Through interviews, it was learned that a male subject, 19-year-old Jeremy Toomer, shot the two men. Witnesses reported that, prior to the arrival of deputies, Toomer fled the scene.  

This afternoon, Sheriff's Office investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and obtained warrants for Jeremy Toomer's arrest for two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. As of the time of this advisory, Toomey, who is from Hardeeville, remained at large.

Attached is a photograph of Toomer. Anyone who has information on Jeremy Toomer's whereabouts 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.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community.