Charles Kevin Jones, 45, was shot and killed at his Bay View Drive residence in Green Sea, South Carolina, on April 5, 2025. Officers from the Horry County Police Department were dispatched about 6:45 p.m.; upon arrival they found Jones had succumbed to a gunshot wound, a finding later confirmed by the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

Police described the incident as the result of an altercation between roommates. Investigators quickly identified Jones’s roommate as the primary suspect, and 48-year-old Anthony Chiu was arrested in connection with the death. The events that led to the confrontation have not been publicly detailed, and the specific charges against Chiu have not been widely released as the case proceeds.

Anyone who knew Charles, lived in Green Sea, or has information about the events on April 5 is asked to come forward with tips for investigators.