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4 Arrested After 7 Hurt in Fourth of July Shooting on Hilton Head Island
Investigators say an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire, and multiple firearms were recovered as the investigation continues.
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a shooting at Coligny Beach in Hilton Head Island injured seven people, prompting an immediate response from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office .
- The violence stemmed from a physical altercation between two groups of beachgoers that escalated into gunfire, with multiple firearms recovered from the scene.
- Authorities arrested Jayden Hawes, 18, Marcello Royal, 17, Quazeir Davis, 17, and Christopher Capers, 17, charging three with attempted murder and Capers with accessory after the fact.
- Seven victims sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and received treatment at area hospitals, while Mayor Alan Perry emphasized that public safety remains his community's highest priority.
- Officials are now enhancing the public safety camera system at Coligny Beach using Flock Safety technology, as BCSO continues its active investigation with further charges pending.
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