Drive-By Shooting Reported in Ladson

An alleged drive-by shooting took place around 6 p.m. Sunday in a Ladson subdivision off of Highway 78, according to Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to 9980 Berrywood Drive in Woodside Subdivision in reference to the incident. Upon arrival deputies located a male subject who had sustained a graze wound to the elbow. The victim refused treatment by EMS.

Deputies were advised that the victim was shot by a person who exited a black-in-color SUV, which had been in the area and may have been involved in an earlier altercation where shots were reported to have been exchanged. No further description of the suspects or vehicle have been provided to law enforcement. A check of the area for the suspect(s) or vehicle proved negative.

Anyone with any information in this incident is asked to call the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 843-202-1700 or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.

Detectives continue to investigate the incident.

The surrounding area has witnessed similar incidents. 

A home invasion and shooting incident lead to the death of a man in January . In late December,  in nearby Lincolnville lead to the arrests of four people. In October, .