Officers from the Charleston Police Department arrested a suspect after a shooting incident in West Ashley on February 13, 2026. The shooting took place at a residence on Pineview Road at approximately 6:16 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found an adult victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to have life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, identified as Bradon Davon Raequan Hamilton, age 29 and from Charleston, was located at the scene attempting to leave in a vehicle. He was taken into custody by police.
Hamilton faces several charges, including attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to detectives, “the victim and suspect were known to each other,” and “the suspect shot the victim during an argument inside the residence.”
Police are asking anyone with additional information about this case to contact the on-duty Central Detective at 843-720-2422. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
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