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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 :: 05:49 p.m. EST

Advisory

Gilbert Hanners Jr. wanted for Attempted Murder in the Dec. 14 Polk Village shooting; victim remains hospitalized

Sheriff's Office investigators obtained warrants for the arrest of Gilbert Hanners Jr. for Attempted Murder in the Dec. 14, 2021 Westview Ave., Polk Village shooting, in which a man was wounded.  


Case History
 
At approximately 2:30 p.m.on Dec. 14, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim in Polk Village (Beaufort). 

At the scene, deputies located an adult male who sustained gunshot wounds.

The scene was secured and Emergency Medical Services transported the wounded man to Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH).

It was learned that the subject responsible for the shooting fled the area before deputies arrived.

Investigation

Investigators interviewed witnesses and collected evidence from the scene.

Through interviews, investigators learned that the shooting was a targeted incident and the subject was identified as 23-year-old Gilbert Hanners Jr. of Beaufort.  

Investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and obtained warrants for Hanners Jr. for Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime and Aggravated Breach of Peace. 

So far, efforts to locate Hanners Jr. have been unsuccessful. 

Please be on the Lookout for Gilbert Hanners Jr. 
 
Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of wanted subject Gilbert Hanners Jr. is encouraged to contact SSgt. Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward. 

The wounded man has since been transferred from BMH to the Medical University of South Carolina, where he remains hospitalized. There is no update on his condition. 

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership in the safety of our community. 

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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

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