Beaufort

Justice Served: Beaufort Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Drive-By Shooting of Young Boy

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JASPER COUNTY, Ga. — A Beaufort man has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars following his involvement in a drive-by shooting that led to the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy. The shooting incident, which occurred on December 28, 2021, shocked the local community and brought attention to issues of gun violence. Authorities responded … Read more

Beaufort County Pleads for Leads on Three-Year-Old Cold Case of Mistaken Identity Murder

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BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. — In an unresolved tragedy that has rocked a South Carolina community, the family of Malcolm Donaldson, a 52-year-old father of three killed in 2022, continues to search for answers. Nearly three years to the day after his death, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reiterated their appeal for information related to the … Read more

Self-defense claim leads to dismissal of murder charge in Beaufort roommate shooting case

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BEAUFORT, South Carolina – A murder charge against a Beaufort woman has been dismissed after she shot her roommate in the head. The incident has raised questions about whether the shooting was an act of self-defense. Authorities reported that the woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, shot her roommate during a dispute at their … Read more

Beaufort Woman Injured in Plane Crash Just After Taking Off from Executive Airport

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BEAUFORT, S.C. – A Beaufort woman sustained serious injuries after her plane crashed in Colleton County shortly after departing from the Beaufort Executive Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The pilot, identified as Theresa McDonald of Beaufort, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. The plane crashed into a pond on private property in the … Read more