From staff reports
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the Sunday murder of a Sheldon man.
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, shortly before 8 Pp.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a gunshot wound located in Sheldon on Kelly Road.
When deputies arrived at the residence, they discovered deceased 33-year-old Rashaun Snell suffering from several gunshot wounds.
Upon further investigation, deputies learned that Snell and 32-year-old Unique Ford had a verbal altercation that resulted in Ford shooting several times at Snell. Ford then tried to flee the scene in a green sedan but continued to flee on foot after crashing his vehicle.
Once learning this, deputies obtained three warrants on the 32-year-old Ford for Murder, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Aggravated Breach of Peace. Ford turned himself into the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, May 19, 2025.
This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact lead investigator Sergeant Mabrena Hicks at 843-255-3441.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at www.TIPSBFT.com, or by calling 1-844-TIPSBFT (1-844-847-7238).
