Arrest Made Following Fatal Shooting Incident in Beaufort County

Arrest Made Following Fatal Shooting Incident in Beaufort County

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. – A Shell Point man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting incident on Thursday morning in Beaufort County. Brenden Elsila, aged 37, is now facing charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to local deputies.

Early Morning Crime Scene

The authorities responded around 6 a.m. on Thursday following a report of a domestic incident leading to a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, they found a woman dead at the scene. The suspect, Brenden Elsila, was also present at the location, leading to his detention by deputies.

Elsila currently remains held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.

Call for Witness Information

Members of the public with any information regarding this incident are being urged to get in touch with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. Alternatively, tip-offs can be made online via the Sheriff’s office website.

As investigations continue, further updates will be issued by the authorities. Meanwhile, the community is advised to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activities without delay.


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