Investigators seek public’s help locating St. Helena Island teen wanted in connection to June 2023 murder 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Mekhi Jeremiah Moultrie, 19, of St. Helena Island. He is wanted in connection to a June 2023 murder investigation.
On the night of June 27, 2023, at about 11:50 p.m., deputies were called to the area of Harbor Breeze Drive on St. Helena Island for a report of shots fired. Once there, they found Brandon Simmons, 36, of St. Helena Island, deceased in his vehicle. He’d been shot multiple times.
During the investigation, Moultrie was identified as the suspect. Warrants have been obtained for his arrest on the charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
Moultrie should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information as to Moultrie’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Sergeant Snider at 843-255-3421, the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777, or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111 if wishing to remain anonymous.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
