Crime
Nash Elementary School on lockdown after reports of 12-year-old boy walking around campus with gun
A report was received of a 12-year-old boy walking around Nash Elementary School, located at 4837 West Erie Street, armed with a gun.
The school immediately initiated a lockdown procedure to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Swift response teams, including SWAT units, have been dispatched to the scene to contain the situation and neutralize any potential threat.
Law enforcement personnel are actively working to secure the perimeter and communicate with the individual involved.
The school district is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates to the community as information becomes available.
Parents and guardians are advised to avoid the area and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.