BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. () – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced Friday morning that it has arrested a teen wanted in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a 14-year-old last week.

Just before midnight on Friday, July 18, 2025, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a gunshot victim at a home on Capers Island Circle on St. Helena Island. The victim, a 14-year-old male, died as a result of the shooting despite lifesaving efforts.

Charles Jamirea Williams, 17, of St. Helena Island, was arrested Thursday. Williams was arrested on charges of murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and unlawful 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.