Overview

• Authorities confirmed four fatalities and at least 20 injuries after gunfire erupted shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 12 at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island.
• The Beaufort County Coroner identified the deceased as A’shan’tek Milledge, 22; Kashawn Glaze, 22; Chiraad Smalls, 33; and Amos Gary, 54.
• Four injured victims remain in critical condition, with some patients transported by EMS and others arriving at hospitals on their own, according to the sheriff’s office.
• Detectives have announced no arrests and say they are investigating persons of interest; tips can be directed to Investigator Master Sergeant Duncan at 843-255-3418 or to Crime Stoppers for anonymous reports.
• Local reporting says the bar was hosting a Battery Creek High School alumni gathering, while vigils and public statements, including from Rep. Nancy Mace, reflect a community in mourning.