Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. on St. Helena is open for traffic. 
As of 7:30 a.m., this morning, October 12, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. on St. Helena, is open for traffic. The intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Sea Island Pkwy/Highway 21 was blocked due to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office working a scene of a shooting.
A law enforcement presence continues in the area, but the roadway is now open for traffic. Please continue to practice caution while driving through the area.
Further information about the incident will be released later this morning.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200