A man has been booked into the Berkeley County jail on attempted murder charges related to a shooting that occurred in mid-March. Naim Jabbar Gattis, Jr. was arrested by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, April 8, and charged with three counts of attempted murder. The shooting incident took place on March 14, prompting a response from law enforcement.
The Incident and Investigation
The shooting occurred at the Red and White Store located on Old Highway 6. Deputies were called to the scene after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, an employee at the liquor store told them he had heard gunshots coming from near the left side of the parking lot, close to a food truck. However, when deputies spoke to three other individuals present at the store, they reported that they neither heard nor saw anything related to the shooting.
Charges and Arrest
After the investigation and gathering of evidence, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested Gattis, Jr. and charged him with three counts of attempted murder. The specifics of the shooting and what led to the charges are still under investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident, working to uncover more details surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to it. Authorities have not released further details on the motive behind the shooting.