Thomas Anthony Carter, a 21-year-old White male, was fatally shot on June 17, 2023, in front of a residence on Dorchester Manor Boulevard in North Charleston. Deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at about 4:15 p.m. and found Carter’s body, launching an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

Multiple agencies — Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Hanahan Police Department, Charleston Police Department, and North Charleston Police Department — worked the case. The investigation rapidly produced a suspect, and authorities arrested 20-year-old Savion Avante Scott of Hanahan on June 21, 2023; Scott was charged with murder and the arrest was publicly announced on June 22, 2023. The investigation was reported to be ongoing and authorities urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Thomas, saw activity on Dorchester Manor Boulevard that afternoon, or has information that might help, please share what is known with investigators.