BREAKING UPDATE:
Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner confirmed that investigators have formally charged a suspect in connection with the deadly mass shooting on St. Helena Island. Authorities say the investigation remains active, with detectives continuing to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and piece together what led to the violent incident.
According to Sheriff Tanner, additional details about the suspect and possible motives will be released as the case progresses, but officials emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Law enforcement remains on the scene, and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to provide answers to the victims’ families and the public.
