By Delayna Earley
The Island News
The Beaufort Police Department has arrested four suspects in connection with a murder that took place at Cross Creek Apartments on Wednesday.
Stardaisha Richardson, 26, and Emily Cole, 31, were arrested on Saturday, Aug. 15, in connection with the shooting death of Marquise Tyrell Green, 33, that occurred on Aug. 14.
Jafari Brown, 24, and Juquetta Jenkins were both arrested on Aug. 16. in connection with the homicide.
Brown has been charged with Murder; Possession of Firearm or Ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes – First; and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime.
As of Tuesday, Aug. 20, he has not had a bond hearing and is still being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
Richardson and Cole have been charged with Accessory After the Fact of a Felony A, B, C or Murder.
Both women received a $100,000 surety bond, but as of Tuesday morning, only Cole had posted bond – at press time, Richardson is still incarcerated at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
Jenkins was charged with Accessory After the Fact to an Exempt Felony or Felony A-F or Murder.
She received a $100,000 surety bond and has was released after posting bond.
Police responded to the scene on Wednesday at approximately 9:50 p.m., according to a release, after they had received reports of a shooting.
Officers discovered a victim at the scene who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and he died at the scene despite being immediately rendered aid by officers, the fire department and EMS.
According to the Beaufort Police Department, a preliminary investigation revealed that there was a verbal altercation that took place at a separate location which ultimately led to the shooting, but law enforcement does believe that this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Setian at 843-322-7928. To remain anonymous, contact the Beaufort Police Department’s TIP LINE at 843-322-7938 and reference case #24B33255.
Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
