Charleston Police arrested a second teenager, a 16-year-old, in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Luis Garcia-Galvez on December 10 downtown. A related 17-year-old suspect was arrested earlier on December 17, following the incident on Ashley Avenue near Race Street around 6:45 p.m..​
Incident Overview
Garcia-Galvez drove to meet the two related suspects, who approached his vehicle, attempted an armed robbery, and shot him; he died at the scene. Both juveniles face charges of murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.​
Arrests and Custody
Apprehensions involved U.S. Marshals, North Charleston Police, and Charleston County Sheriff’s Office; both teens are held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. The investigation continues, with tips requested via Charleston PD’s Central Detective at 843-720-2422.​
Local Context
This follows recent Lowcountry shootings like the James Island incident, amid your interest in Charleston-area public safety and community updates.
