14-year-old dead after shooting on St. Helena Island

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 2:10 p.m. 7/21/2025] The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed to WTOC that the victim of the shooting on St. Helena Island was a 14-year-old boy.

Police say that the gunfire came from inside the house, but have not released information about the number of shooters believed to be involved.

No arrests have been made and the case is still under investigation.

[ORIGINAL STORY] One person is dead after a shooting on St. Helena Island.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a gunshot victim at a home on Capers Island Circle just before midnight.

When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with a vehicle that was attempting to transport the victim to the hospital. Deputies attempted life saving measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to the hospital.

Despite efforts to save the victim’s life, the victim passed away from their injuries.

Officials say the circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.

No charges have been pursued at this time.