Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – The community of Bluffton is grappling with the loss of 25-year-old Cory Devon McKie Jr., who tragically lost his life in a shooting at Fiddlers Cove on Hilton Head Island in the early hours of September 28, 2024.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal shooting was reported just before 2:24 a.m. Deputies arrived at the scene to find McKie already deceased, the result of a violent incident that has shocked the typically peaceful neighborhood.
Authorities have arrested 25-year-old Charles Quincy Barron, also of Bluffton, in connection with McKie’s death. Barron faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center as the investigation continues, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) providing assistance.
The sudden and tragic nature of McKie’s death has left the community in mourning, with residents expressing their condolences and grief. The investigation remains active, and law enforcement has asked anyone with information to come forward.
The loss of Cory Devon McKie Jr. marks a tragic moment for his family and friends, as they begin to cope with this devastating event.