Investigation into October 12th shooting on St. Helena continues 
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the shooting that occurred at Willie’s Bar & Grill on St. Helena on October 12, 2025.
Evidence is still being analyzed. There is no new information to provide at this time, but the case is still ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office still urges the community to come forward with any information you may have about the incident.
We appreciate the assistance from the FBI who set up a digital media tips website specifically for this tragic shooting. Anyone with cellphone video or any other multimedia recordings of the incident are encouraged to upload media to www.fbi.gov/sthelenamassshooting
Information outside of digital media may be provided to the lead Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Investigator for this case, Master Sergeant Duncan at 843-255-3418. You can also email him at [email protected].
If wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app on your mobile device, online at tipsbft.com or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).
While we continue to keep all the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this horrific shooting in our thoughts. We also continue to urge all who have information to use the above resources to help bring closure to this case.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200