On November 26, 2025, North Charleston Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at 5900 Rivers Avenue around 2 p.m., where they found a male victim with a gunshot wound who was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim’s condition remains unknown following the incident.​
Arrest and Charges
Detectives identified and arrested a male juvenile suspect on December 2, 2025, booking them into the juvenile unit at the Al Cannon Detention Center. The juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and unlawful possession of a pistol by a person under 18, with their name withheld due to age.​
Context
This shooting is distinct from earlier Rivers Avenue incidents, such as a November 2 fatal shooting near the Aqua Event Center and a November 1 event that left one dead and one injured. No further updates on the victim’s status or additional suspects have been reported.
