Charleston County Deputies Investigate Shooting Incident in West Ashley

News Summary

Charleston County deputies are actively investigating a shooting that occurred in West Ashley. The incident has left residents puzzled and anxious as details remain scarce. In a separate incident, the family of a veteran who died during a police encounter is calling for justice and better mental health care. Both stories highlight the community’s concerns regarding public safety and law enforcement’s response to crises.

Charleston County Deputies Investigate Shooting Incident in West Ashley

Charleston is once again grappling with the consequences of a troubling shooting incident. Local deputies have jumped into action investigating a reported shooting that took place at a residence in the serene neighborhood of West Ashley. The address, nestled in the 1800 block of Manigault Place off Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, has become the focal point of law enforcement’s efforts as several deputies swarmed the scene.

The Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch received a call regarding the shooting around 6 p.m. on a Friday, prompting an immediate response involving multiple deputies. As the situation unfolded, residents watched from a distance as crime scene tape surrounded the home, creating a stark reminder of the ongoing investigation.

At this time, details surrounding the incident remain limited, leaving many in the community puzzled and anxious. Authorities have not disclosed information regarding any injuries or how many people were involved in the shooting. Efforts to gather more details from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office have yet to yield results, leaving the story still developing as updates trickle in.

Family Calls for Justice in the Wake of a Veteran’s Fatal Encounter

Robert S. Rose, a 35-year-old veteran, is stepping forward to seek answers following his tragic encounter with police. Rose, who bravely served in Afghanistan, reportedly struggled with mental health issues in the years following his service. The day of the incident, law enforcement was acting on a detention order related to his mental health when situations spiraled out of control.

non-lethal methods, like Tasers, should have been deployed to de-escalate the situation.

paid administrative leave while the incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Family members have voiced frustration that law enforcement did not reach out sooner to involve them in the de-escalation efforts, calling attention to the need for better communication in similar situations.

emotions running high and questions lingering in the air, everyone is hoping for answers and changes that will ensure safety and compassion in future encounters between law enforcement and those in crisis.

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Additional Resources

• Live5 News: Charleston County Deputies Investigate Shooting
• Wikipedia: Shooting Incident
• ABC News 4: Family Seeks Answers After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
• Google Search: Officer-Involved Shooting South Carolina
• Live5 News: Community Outrage Over Police Shooting
• Google Scholar: Police Shootings and Mental Health
• ABC News 4: Coroner Identifies Victim in North Charleston Shooting
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Shooting

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