A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on December 17, 2025, for the fatal shooting of Luis Garcia-Galvez on Ashley Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina.
Incident Details
Charleston Police responded around 6:45 p.m. on December 10 to the scene near Race Street, where they found Garcia-Galvez, also 17, dead from a gunshot wound inside his vehicle. Detectives determined the victim had driven there to meet the suspect, who approached the car, attempted an armed robbery, and then shot him. The parties knew each other, ruling out a random act.
Arrest and Charges
The unnamed juvenile suspect was apprehended with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. They face charges of murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during a violent crime, and are held at the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Investigation Status
The case remains active, with police executing related search warrants, such as one on Race Street. Tips can be submitted to Charleston Police at 843-720-2422 or anonymously via www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.[2]
