By Tony Kukulich
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help to locate a Beaufort man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Beaufort, Saturday, July 16.
Raul Francisco Doporto, 20, has been identified as a third subject in Saturday’s shooting that left the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Arrest warrants were obtained for Doporto for attempted murder and aggravated breach of peace. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful thus far.
Two men are already in custody and are facing charges related to the incident.
Shiron Brown, a 23-year-old resident of Beaufort, and 25-year-old Grays Hill resident Vincent Williams were apprehended Saturday by deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). According to county records, both men are charged with attempted murder and aggravated breach of the peace. Brown and Williams are currently incarcerated at the Beaufort County Detention Facility.
“It appears to be a targeted event,” said BCSO spokesperson Maj. Robert Bromage.
The shooting occurred in the vicinity of Pinecrest Lane and Bruce K. Smalls Parkway around 12:30 p.m. The victim, who has not yet been identified, fled the scene in his vehicle. The suspects continued to fire at the vehicle, striking it and two nearby residences.
The victim met deputies and emergency medical personnel at the Shell station located at 2770 Trask Parkway. Deputies were directed to the location of the shooting.
“We found the crime scene and found some shell casings,” Bromage said. “The two suspects were at that location.”
Brown and Williams were arrested and a search warrant was executed for a residence on Pinecrest Lane. The search turned up two handguns and a rifle.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Doporto is encouraged to contact MSgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3404 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
