This incident involves a late-night shooting on Franklin Tower Drive in Mount Pleasant, S.C., where one person was shot in the arm, treated at a hospital, and later released, and police are still looking for multiple suspects believed to have fired into the victim’s home.​​
What happened
Mount Pleasant officers were called around 11:45 p.m. Monday to Franklin Tower Drive after reports of gunfire and found a victim with a single gunshot wound to the arm outside or near a residence. The victim’s home was struck several times by bullets, and investigators believe multiple suspects were involved in firing toward or into the residence.​​
Victim’s condition
Officers provided medical aid on scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The victim was later released from the hospital, indicating the arm injury was not life-threatening.​
Ongoing investigation
Detectives and crime scene personnel responded, collected evidence, and are continuing to work leads to identify everyone involved in the shooting. As of the latest reports, no arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced and the investigation remains active.​​
How to share information
Police are asking anyone with information to call the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s main number and request Detective Sgt. Eckert or Detective Neese. Providing details such as suspicious vehicles, people seen in the area around 11:45 p.m., or home security footage from Franklin Tower Drive could help the investigation.​
Safety considerations
Residents in the Franklin Tower Drive area may see an increased police presence while the investigation continues, including follow-up interviews and searches for video evidence. Police generally encourage neighbors who hear gunfire to call 911 immediately and to avoid approaching any active scene until officers arrive.
