Man found fatally shot in downtown Beaufort (Update: Arrest)

Update January 31: David Legree, 29, of St. Helena Island has been arrested and charged in alleged connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Edward Smith.

Head on over to The Island Packet for a report and details from a police release; get it here.

First reporting: 48-year-old Michael Edward Smith was found fatally shot at 610 Adventure Street early Saturday afternoon, and while a suspect was sought leaving the scene, the man was able to escape authorities, and by latest reports has not been found.

The Island Packet has a solid report (read that here) while WTOC 11 has a shorter report but a couple of photos of the scene and house (get those here).

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