North Charleston Police Chief Ron Camacho addressed a tough week of violence, including a homicide on Elder Avenue, a shooting near Harvey Avenue and Accabee Road, the death of a 4-year-old unintended shooting victim, and an involuntary manslaughter arrest from a gun mishandling incident in a vehicle.
Community Response
Residents expressed growing frustration, providing tips to police and signaling exhaustion with the violence. Camacho noted this feedback drives enforcement efforts, with officers working nonstop and new technology aiding investigations.
Police Strategies
The department vows to catch perpetrators, warning that shootings will ruin lives. Beyond arrests, prevention includes city-funded volunteers patrolling to curb retaliatory violence, which Camacho links to many incidents.​
Crime Trends Context
North Charleston’s high crime rate—around 56 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime at 942 per 100k—ranks it among South Carolina’s most dangerous cities, though reports show declines like fewer homicides through mid-2025. Gun violence remains a top issue in areas like Parana Street from prior cases.
