Suspect arrested in last night’s Roberts Lane shooting 
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 5:10 p.m., Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Roberts Lane and Trask Parkway in Dale for a report of shots fired.
When they arrived, they learned that a man was shot and had driven himself to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
A crime scene was found on Roberts Lane.
Investigators collected evidence from the scene and interviewed witnesses.
Through the investigation, probable cause was established for the arrest of 29-year-old Joe Justin Fields of Beaufort.
Joe Justin Fields was arrested today, October 13, 2022, and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He is incarcerated at the Beaufort County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.
The victim is in stable condition at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this event is encouraged to contact Sergeant Kline at 843-255-3430 or if wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
