Charleston police are investigating the homicide of Alan Atkinson, a 37-year-old Johns Island resident found dead on January 2, 2026, in the Twelve Oaks neighborhood off Fenwick Hall Allee.​
Incident Details
Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to a report of a deceased man, later identified by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office as Atkinson, who died from multiple blunt force injuries. Detectives determined the injuries stemmed from a physical assault by his girlfriend, Chelsea Ann McDaniel, 37, of Charleston, during an argument days earlier; the internal trauma proved fatal.​
Arrest and Charges
McDaniel faces a murder charge and was arrested on Thursday, January 8, 2026, before booking into the Al Cannon Detention Center. This case highlights risks of domestic violence, with police urging those affected to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.​
Ongoing Investigation
The probe continues, and tips are requested via Charleston Police at 843-720-2422 (ask for the on-duty Central Detective) or anonymously at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.[\
