St. Helena shooting investigation still ongoing, BCSO confirms

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the mass shooting that occurred at Willie’s Bar & Grill on St. Helena on October 12, 2025.

During a Q&A session on October 15, 2025, Sheriff P. J. Tanner said an update would likely be provided this week.

According to a media advisory from the BCSO just received by WTOC, evidence is still being analyzed and there is no new information to provide at this time. However, the case is still ongoing.

The Sheriff’s Office still urges the community to come forward with any information you may have about the incident.

“We appreciate the assistance from the FBI who set up a digital media tips website specifically for this tragic shooting,” the BCSO says.

Anyone with cellphone video or any other multimedia recordings of the incident are being asked to upload media to www.fbi.gov/sthelenamassshooting.

Additionally, the BCSO says, “Information outside of digital media may be provided to the lead Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Investigator for this case, Master Sergeant Duncan at 843-255-3418. You can also email him at TDuncan@BCGov.net."

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).

“While we continue to keep all the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this horrific shooting in our thoughts,” writes the BCSO, ”we also continue to urge all who have information to use the above resources to help bring closure to this case."