News Summary
An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Seabrook, Beaufort County. The incident occurred on Seabrook Center Road, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, as they seek to address a worrying spike in crime in the area, particularly surrounding the Garden Oaks Apartments, which has been the site of multiple violent incidents lately.
Seabrook, SC – An 18-year-old man is dead following a shooting incident that took place in the Seabrook area of Beaufort County on Saturday evening, May 31. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) confirmed that the shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Seabrook Center Road. The victim was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound, and law enforcement is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The identity of the deceased has not been released as authorities are in the process of notifying next of kin. The BCSO is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Citizens can contact the BCSO non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777 to provide any relevant details. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app or by calling 844-847-7238.
The shooting marks another violent incident in Beaufort County, which has been grappling with an increase in crime rates. In recent weeks, police responded to another shooting incident at the Garden Oaks Apartments located at 2000 Salem Road, where two individuals were involved in an exchange of gunfire. Both suspects sustained critical injuries during the altercation, one of whom was found outside the complex with a gunshot wound, while the other fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities.
This recent flare-up of violence at Garden Oaks Apartments is alarming. In the past six months, the apartment complex has seen two fatalities and has been the site of three violent crimes. In December 2024, a suspicious death investigation began when a 62-year-old man was discovered with fatal injuries that included a slit throat. Following this incident, murder charges were filed against Bryan Antwan Thomas, 35.
Another case linked to the Garden Oaks complex involved the shooting death of 26-year-old Tahir A. Bailey on February 11. Derrick Lamonte Singleton Jr. has since faced multiple charges in that case as well. The Beaufort Police Department has stated that these incidents are being treated as separate matters, although the increase in violence is concerning to local residents and law enforcement officials alike.
The BCSO continues to investigate the Seabrook Center Road shooting, and the public’s assistance could play a critical role in attaining justice for the victim and alleviating community concerns. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work diligently to piece together details surrounding the recent incidents in Beaufort County.
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