Staff reports
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), investigators detained a 17-year-old Burton teen on Tuesday, March 3, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
The charges stem from a shooting that occurred on Feb. 19, 2026, just before 3:30 a.m., on Capehart Circle in Burton. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire directed into a residence. Fortunately, none of the individuals inside the home were injured.
According to the BCSO, through the course of the investigation, the 17-year-old male was identified as the suspect in the incident.
He was transported to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents of Beaufort County to report any suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).