The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has made a sixth arrest in connection with the shooting that occurred July 4 at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island.
Early this morning, with the assistance of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Amarion Jameer Riley, 22, of Ridgeland, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a machine gun and breach of peace, aggravated in nature.
Riley, who was initially injured during the shooting at Coligny Beach, was later identified as a suspect involved in the incident.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the investigator Sgt. Aaron at 843-255-3436.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County using the P3 Tips app, by visiting TIPSBFT.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT.
