Alejandro Sanchez Castro, 48, was shot multiple times and killed on the evening of Friday, April 24, 2026, in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina. He was found near a pond off Ashley Hall Road after an argument that escalated into a fatal encounter.

Charleston Police identified a suspect, 19-year-old Jacob Andreas Steer, who was taken into custody at his residence soon after the shooting. Steer was charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime; the investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather facts.

Family and the local community are mourning Sanchez Castro’s death. If anyone saw activity near Ashley Hall Road that evening or has information about the dispute, please contact the Charleston Police Department.