In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of a homicide that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus.
Date (of offense): 5/17/2026
Time (of offense): 0234 hours
Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department
Location: Burns Lane between Meeting and King Sts.
Suspect status: Two possible suspects in custody/detained; One suspect at large
Suspect Description: At large suspect described as a Black male wearing grey sweatpants, a black hoodie and wearing a backpack. Unknown last location.
Incident Description: On 17 May 2026, at approx. 0234hrs, Charleston City Police reported to a “shots fired” in the area of Burns Lane and King Street. Suspects were GOA, two possible suspects were later located in the area of Meeting / John and Mary / King.
One suspect is still reported to be at large. B/M grey sweatpants, black hoodie and a backpack, no further information is known. DPS, NCPD and CCSO are currently on scene assisting in areas as needed. It is unknown what the last area the suspect was seen at.
CPD reported 3 GSW victims in the area of Burns Lane when they arrived on scene and were transported to MUSC, one was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Victims do not appear to be CofC related, but not yet confirmed. Avoid this area.
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If you have any information regarding the crime indicated above, please contact:
College of Charleston Campus Police
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 843-953-5609 (Administrative Line)
Crime Action Line: (Anonymous Reporting) 843-953-4998
Silent Witness: http://publicsafety.cofc.edu/contact-us/silent-witness/index.php
Charleston Police Department
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 843-577-7434
Crime Stoppers: (Anonymous Reporting 843-554-1111)
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f), the College of Charleston issues timely notices to notify the campus community of Clery Act crimes or other serious incidents that the College determines represent a serious and ongoing threat to the campus.