The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced on Friday morning that they’ve apprehended a teenager linked to a shooting that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old the previous week.

Just before midnight on Friday, July 18, 2025, a call was made to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center reporting a gunshot victim at a residence on Capers Island Circle on St. Helena Island. The victim, a 14-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries despite emergency measures.

On Thursday, Charles Jamirea Williams, a 17-year-old from St. Helena Island, was taken into custody. Williams faces charges for murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and illegal possession of a firearm.

Throughout the BCSO investigation, Williams was identified as the individual responsible. He remains in custody at the Beaufort County Detention Center.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information related to suspicious or criminal activity to report it by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. 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 or by calling 844-847-7238.