One man is dead following stabbing at Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon, investigation underway 
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing at the Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon that left one man dead.
On Monday, July 29, 2024, at about 2:45 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a report of a stabbing at the Oyotunji African Village located on Bryant Lane in Sheldon.
Deputies found a 47-year-old male victim who was transported by Beaufort County EMS to an area hospital. The victim died as a result of his injuries.
It was quickly learned the suspect, 53-year-old Akiba Kasale Meredith, had left the area on foot. Additional deputies, investigators, a Patrol K9 team and our Aviation Unit were called to assist in locating Meredith. Within a short period of time, Meredith was located walking back to the scene of the incident and was taken into custody.
Meredith was arrested for murder and is currently in custody at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
The circumstances that led to this incident remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the investigator, Sgt. Kline at 843-255-3430. Information can also be submitted online at BCSO.NET.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
