UPDATE: 7 shot at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head during July 4 fight

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 7/5/26 10:03 A.M.] Seven people were shot Saturday night at Coligny Beach after a fight broke out between two groups in the public beach access area, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office communications center received multiple calls reporting gunshots near Coligny Beach shortly after 8:20 p.m. Deputies already working in the area responded as additional information came in.

What investigators know

Authorities said the incident appears to have started as a fight between two groups. At some point during the argument, shots were fired.

All seven victims suffered what appear to be non-fatal gunshot wounds and received medical attention at local hospitals.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, four people have been arrested. Multiple guns were also recovered from the scene.

• Jayden Hawes, 18: Attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and aggravated breach of peace.
• Marcello Royal, 17: Attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated breach of peace.
• Quazeir Davis, 17: Attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated breach of peace.
• Christopher Capers, 17: Accessory after the fact.

The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation.

How to submit a tip

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact lead investigator Sgt. Aarons at 843-255-3436.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, by visiting TIPSBFT.com , or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT.

Authorities said another update is expected around 5 p.m. on Sunday.

[ORIGINAL STORY] According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, there was an increased law enforcement presence on Coligny Beach.

This is a developing story.