The Charleston Police Department responded to three separate shooting incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple hospitalizations.
Incident 1: Shooting Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office were pursuing a stolen vehicle in the West Ashley area. The pursuit was terminated as the vehicle entered downtown Charleston. Shortly thereafter, Charleston Police officers responded to a crash involving the stolen vehicle at Romney Street and North Romney Street.
During the investigation, officers learned that a bystander who witnessed the crash approached the vehicle to assist. One of the vehicle’s occupants shot the bystander, who was later treated at a local hospital and has since been released. With the assistance of a police K-9 unit, officers quickly located and apprehended all occupants of the vehicle.
- Offender 1: Juvenile
- Charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, and reckless driving.
- Offender 2: Juvenile(Currently hospitalized due to injuries from the collision)
- Charged with attempted murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (1st degree), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
Incident 2: Armed Robbery and Shooting in West Ashley
Later that same day, around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the Spanish Oaks Apartments in West Ashley. Upon arrival, they located a teenage victim who reported being robbed at gunpoint while sitting on his front porch. When the victim refused to comply with the suspect's demands for money, he was pistol-whipped and then shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
Incident 3: Downtown Charleston Shooting and Large Disturbance
In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27, 2025, officers patrolling the area of America Street and Johnson Street heard approximately 10–12 gunshots. They quickly located a teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
While officers were aiding the victim and investigating the scene, a large and unruly crowd gathered, creating a volatile situation. Additional CPD units and officers from surrounding jurisdictions were called in to assist. Several officers sustained minor injuries during efforts to restore order and required medical treatment.
The Charleston Police Department thanks our community partners and fellow law enforcement agencies for their assistance this weekend. We remain committed to addressing youth violence and will continue to collaborate with parents, educators, and community stakeholders to foster safer neighborhoods across Charleston.
All three incidents remain under active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 (ask for the on-duty Central Detective) or submit a tip online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
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PLEASE NOTE – THE VEHICLE PURSUIT THAT ENDED ON ROMNEY STREET IS NOT RELATED TO NCPD’S VEHICLE PURSUIT YESTERDAY THAT ENDED ON MEETING STREET
Media Release
Release Date: April 27, 2025
Media Contact: Sgt. C. Stinson
E-mail: cpdpublicinformationteam@charleston-sc.gov