The memorial statue of Captain Wayne Magwood in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, was recently vandalized, with the shrimp bag removed from the figure’s hand. This incident occurred over the weekend prior to January 19, 2026, and his daughter reported it to Mount Pleasant police.​
Incident Details
The statue stands on the Magwood boardwalk along Shem Creek, honoring Captain Magwood’s legacy in the local commercial shrimping industry. Images circulating online confirm the missing shrimp portion, prompting community calls to help recover it.​
Background on Magwood
Captain Wayne Magwood died in September 2020 after being struck by a truck at Mill Street and Coleman Boulevard. The life-sized bronze statue, funded by over 150 donations, was unveiled in April 2025 as a tribute to him and his family’s century-long fishing heritage on Shem Creek.​
Community Response
Local social media groups, including Lowcountry community pages, are urging residents to share information about the vandalism and assist in locating the stolen piece. No arrests have been reported as of January 19, 2026.
