Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting on Wadmalaw Island

Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting on Wadmalaw Island

The city of Charleston County, S.C. witnessed a tragic incident on Friday night, as the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting on Wadmalaw Island. The incident took place in the 6200 block of Maybank Highway, where deputies discovered one victim with at least one gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of Emergency Medical Services, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Isolated Incident with No Threat to the Public

According to CCSO Public Information Officer Alexis Douglas, investigators are treating this as an isolated incident and have reassured the public that there is no immediate threat to the community. While further details surrounding the shooting have not been disclosed yet, authorities are actively investigating the case to gather more information.

Ongoing Investigation by Authorities

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has not released the identity of the victim, and it is expected that more details will be unveiled as the investigation progresses. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and identify any suspects involved in this unfortunate incident.

Community Response and Support

As news of the shooting spreads throughout the community, residents of Wadmalaw Island are coming together to show support for the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time. The local authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones as they navigate through this tragedy. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.


Author: HERE Charleston

HERE Charleston

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