Violent Crimes Unit

The Violent Crimes Unit is currently staffed with five detectives and a supervisor. The primary responsibilities of the Violent Crimes Unit include:

  • Aggravated Assaults
  • Investigating Homicides
  • Suicide Investigations
  • Suspicious Death Investigations
  • Various Other High Profile Crimes

In addition to investigating new cases, the Violent Crimes Unit also assists Retired Detective Sergeant Mike Gordon with the investigation of Cold Cases.

Helpful Tips

Anyone with information can call the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch Center anonymously and ask to speak to a Violent Crimes Detective 24 hours a day at 843-743-7200.