Crime
2 injured in shooting near Franjo Park in Cutler Bay
Residents are advised to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
At approximately 7:47 p.m. this evening, Cutler Bay officers were dispatched to the area near Franjo Park in response to a shooting.
Two adult males were found injured and have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital South with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred near Franjo Park, between the Amoco gas station at 20245 Franjo Road and SW 89th Avenue.
Witnesses reported seeing a light sedan muscle car, possibly a Mustang, speeding away from the scene after the shooting.
The vehicle’s exact make and model could not be determined due to the rapid nature of the incident.
The area remains an active crime scene, and park patrons who parked at Franjo Park will need to leave their vehicles overnight while the scene is processed.
Fortunately, NO park visitors, including parents and children, were harmed.
The Cutler Bay Police Department is actively investigating the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Cutler Bay Police Department.
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.