On January 10, 2026, around 12:30 a.m., Charleston Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire on Tripe Street in West Ashley, discovering a vehicle in the roadway with a deceased victim inside who had been shot multiple times. Detectives believe the victim was specifically targeted, with no evidence of a random act.​
Investigation Details
CPD’s Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at a Tripe Street residence as part of the ongoing probe into the homicide. The victim’s identity awaits release by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office when appropriate.​
Reporting Tips
Contact CPD at 843-720-2422 and request the on-duty Central Detective with any information. Anonymous tips are accepted online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.[1]
