Breaking News: Sheriff Tanner Provides Live Update on Fatal St. Helena Shooting Incident

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BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. — In a public briefing, Sheriff P.J. Tanner provided an update on the tragic shooting incident that occurred at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island. The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday, October 12.

Sheriff Tanner confirmed that Anferny Freeman has been arrested and charged with four counts of murder, among other serious offenses, in connection with the incident.

The violent episode unfolded at approximately 1 a.m. outside the bar, resulting in the injury of at least 20 individuals. Tragically, several of the victims succumbed to their injuries.

Kashawn Glaze, 22, from Beaufort, S.C.
Chiraad Smalls, 33, from Beaufort, S.C.
A’shan’tek Milledge, 22, Burton, S.C.
Amos Gary, 54, from St. Helena, SC

Authorities disclosed that the shooting was the culmination of years of tension between Freeman and another individual named Glaze. A brief confrontation between the two escalated into a deadly exchange of gunfire.

Sheriff Tanner stated that they have evidence to support that there were three shooters in the incident. One shooter involved, Kashawn Glaze, is confirmed to be deceased.