Charles Barron Faces Murder Charge After Shooting Death of Cory McKie Jr.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – A Bluffton man was arrested early Saturday morning in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of another man on Hilton Head Island. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting at Fiddlers Cove just before 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 25-year-old Cory McKie Jr., also of Bluffton, dead from a gunshot wound.

The suspect, 25-year-old Charles Barron, was arrested at the scene shortly after the shooting was reported. Barron has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center. As of now, no bond has been set for Barron as he awaits further legal proceedings.

Authorities have yet to release additional details regarding the events leading up to the shooting, and the motive behind the crime remains unclear. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is assisting the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office with the ongoing investigation. Detectives are working to gather more information and piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.

This shooting has shaken the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island communities, leaving family and friends of the victim, Cory McKie Jr., devastated. McKie’s sudden death has raised questions about what transpired in the early hours of Saturday morning. As investigators work to uncover more details, the community is left mourning the loss of a young man whose life was tragically cut short.

Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Corporal Ray of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and can be reached at 843-255-3423. Additionally, individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips via the non-emergency line at 843-524-2777 or submit information through the sheriff’s office website at BCSO.NET. Investigators believe that any information, no matter how small, could be critical to solving the case.

As the investigation continues, updates will be provided by the authorities. The tragic incident has left a mark on the local community, and many are hoping for answers and justice in the days ahead. Both the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and SLED are working diligently to ensure a thorough investigation.