Charleston Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on Clements Ferry Road in Charleston, South Carolina, on January 14, 2026, after responding to a vehicle collision with a power pole.​
Incident Overview
Officers arrived around 7:30 a.m., about half a mile from Cainhoy Road, where they found the driver shot inside the vehicle and deceased at the scene. The passenger was transported to a local hospital, with no further details on their condition released.​
Investigation Status
Detectives believe the shooting occurred inside the vehicle prior to the crash and are working to determine the circumstances leading up to it. The public is urged to contact CPD at 843-720-2422 or submit tips online, as no additional facts or suspects have been announced.​
