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Double Homicide Shooting Shocks Berkeley County, South Carolina

Berkeley County, S.C.

– December 21, 2023

In a shocking and heartbreaking incident that unfolded on Wednesday morning, the serene community of Berkeley County, South Carolina, was shattered by a double homicide shooting. The victims have been identified as Ismael A. Rodriguez, a 21-year-old resident of Goose Creek, and Jose Nieto, a 15-year-old from North Charleston. The devastating news was confirmed by Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell, leaving the entire area gripped with sorrow and disbelief.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a distressing call at approximately 9:30 a.m., reporting the sound of gunfire and the sight of a man lying lifeless in the roadway at College Park Road in Summer Creek Mobile Home Park. Responding swiftly to the distress call, deputies arrived at the scene only to discover the bodies of Rodriguez and Nieto, creating an unimaginably tragic and gut-wrenching tableau that has sent shockwaves throughout the community.

Chief Deputy Jeremy Baker, in a statement to News 4, revealed that preliminary findings strongly indicate a shooting as the cause of death. As a result, intensive investigations are currently underway, with authorities actively searching for a suspect. The circumstances surrounding this senseless act of violence are still being scrutinized, as law enforcement agencies diligently work to piece together the events leading up to the untimely demise of these two young lives.

Shedding some light on the tragic incident, Baker disclosed that one of the victims was found dead on the roadway, while the other was discovered inside a residence within the mobile home park. To aid in the search for the perpetrator, K-9 units have been deployed, scouring the area surrounding College Park Road and Myers Road, which are in close proximity to the mobile home park. Detectives are leaving no stone unturned in their meticulous investigation to apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous crime.

In a joint effort, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is collaborating closely with the Sheriff’s Office to meticulously examine every detail of this heartbreaking incident. As the tight-knit community grapples with the immense tragedy that has befallen them, regular updates on the progress of the investigation will be provided, ensuring that the community remains informed during this difficult time.

This is an ongoing story. Stay tuned for the latest developments.

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