From staff reports
A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday night, July 18, on St. Helena Island.
According to a release from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), at approximately 11:54 p.m., Friday, the BCSO Communications Center received a report of a gunshot victim at a residence on Capers Island Circle on St. Helena Island.
While responding to the scene deputies made contact with a vehicle that was attempting to transport the victim to the hospital. Deputies attempted life saving measures until Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived and transported the victim to the hospital.
Despite efforts to save the victim’s life, the victim died from his injuries. The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim but is not releasing his name because he is a juvenile.
The circumstances of this incident are still under investigation, and no charges have been pursued at this time. BCSO spokesperson Lt. Danny Allen said there are no other details to release at this time other than the victim was a 14-year-old male.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Sergeant Hicks at 843-255-3441. If wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app on your mobile device, online at tipsbft.com or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).
