By Mike McCombs
The Island News
An employee taking out the trash early Tuesday evening at the Ribaut One Stop in Beaufort found a body near the dumpster behind the business.
According to the Beaufort Police, officers responded at approximately 5:40 p.m., to 1190 Ribaut Road in reference to a “man down call.”
“Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased individual near the rear of the business,” Beaufort Police said in an email. “The individual appeared to have suffered from a suspected overdose.”
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office confirmed there was a body found at approximately 5:52 p.m., and reiterated that the body was not found in the dumpster as initially told to The Island News.
The Coroner’s Office says there is “no suspicion of foul play or trauma currently.” An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday to determine cause and manner of death.
Beaufort Police remind the public this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Lynch at 843-322-7828.
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) please reference case #26B09553.
This story will be updated as more details become available.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
