The Charleston Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Twelve Oaks neighborhood on Fenwick Allee Drive on Johns Island.
On January 2, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m. officers responded to a residence on Fenwick Hall Allee for a report of a deceased adult male. Detectives and the Charleston County Coroner’s office determined the death was the result of a homicide.
Detectives learned that the victim was physically assaulted by his girlfriend several days earlier during an argument. The assault caused internal injuries that led to the victim’s death, as a result, detectives charged Chelsea Ann McDaniel (37, of Charleston) with murder. McDaniel is in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center. The victim’s name will be released by the coroner’s office.
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This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and ask for the on-duty Central Detective. Tips can be submitted anonymously at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
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Media Release
Release Date: January 9. 2026
Media Contact: Sgt. Chris Stinson