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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Monday May 19th, 2025 :: 08:25 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Investigation underway into the murder of 33-year-old Rashaun Snell

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder that occurred shortly before 8 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Sheldon.

Last night, The Communication Center received a call in reference to a gunshot wound at a residence on Kelly Road. Once deputies arrived, they discovered the body of 33-year-old Rashaun Snell.

This murder investigation of Rashaun Snell is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact lead investigator Sergeant Mabrena Hicks at 843-255-3441.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at www.TIPSBFT.com, or by calling 1-844-TIPSBFT (1-844-847-7238).

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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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