Orealius Nelson Jr., 21, was shot and killed outside a condominium complex in North Charleston in the early hours of Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide. Reports say officers were called after someone reported hearing a man yelling for help and knocking on doors near Rolling Fork Road; Nelson was found suffering from a gunshot wound and died at the scene.

Nelson was from North Charleston and originally from James Island. As of May 13, 2025, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or released detailed information about what led to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone witnessed activity near the Rolling Fork Road condominium complex that morning or has information about Nelson’s killing, please come forward to assist the investigation.