Police Investigate Attempted Shooting on Ashley Phosphate Road

North Charleston Police Investigate Attempted Shooting on Ashley Phosphate Road

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – No arrests have been made following a shooting incident in the early hours of Sunday morning on Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston. Local police responded to the reports of shots fired at a vehicle around 1:45 am in the 2200 block of the busy roadway.

Overcoming an Altercation

The victim informed officers that he had previously had a dispute with the alleged gunman over a woman. Both individuals happened to be in the same location when words were exchanged, escalating the tension. When the victim attempted to leave the scene in his vehicle, the purported gunman fired a series of shots from his own vehicle towards the former’s car before fleeing the scene.

Police Investigation and Evidence

An incident report provided by North Charleston Police states that a bullet had entered through the driver’s side window and exited through the rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle. Officers on the scene recovered two shell casings and are making efforts to obtain surveillance footage from a nearby store to support the on-going investigation. At this time, no physical injuries resulted from the incident.

Calling for Public Input

The police have not yet disclosed the name of the individual identified by the victim to be responsible for the attempted shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about the incident to reach out and contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076 or the Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.

Current State of Investigation

While details around the incident continue to emerge, no arrests have been made as of this report. Police reiterate their call for the public’s assistance and encourage those with information to come forward. The North Charleston Police and active city safety departments continue to monitor and control the situation, maintaining their commitment to preserve the safety and security of the region’s local residents.

Updates on this investigation will follow as more information becomes available.