Wesley James Francis, 34, was shot and killed in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the early morning hours of November 10, 2023. Police found him on Meeting Street after reports of gunfire and he was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Wesley had moved to Charleston in 2020 and worked in the local hospitality industry as lead server at The Tempest. His obituary describes him as warm, engaging, and deeply loved by family, friends, and coworkers who considered him family.

The Charleston Police Department opened an investigation into the shooting and announced an arrest a few days later; details about the suspect, specific charges, and the circumstances of the arrest have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about Wesley, his movements that night, or sightings on Meeting Street around November 10, 2023, please come forward.