Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Thursday March 17th, 2022 :: 05:24 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Sheriff's Office investigators seek information in March 12 shooting in Burton

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a shooting that occurred on March 12, 2022, in Burton.
 
Shortly before midnight, deputies were called to a residence at Green Acres regarding gunshot victims.
 
At the scene, deputies learned there was a party at the home when shots were fired.
 
During the incident, two males — an adult and a juvenile — sustained gunshot wounds; they were transported to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH).

The juvenile was treated at BMH and released. 

The adult was flown to the Medical University of South Carolina for treatment; he remains hospitalized. 

The subject responsible has yet to be identified. 
 
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Sgt. James Tunis at 843-255-3426 or Crime Stoppers 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 in the safety of our community. 

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

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

Submit an anonymous web tip

Navigate & Discover