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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Berkeley County coroner delivers annual report, saw increase in gun-related deaths
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell is reflecting on trends his office saw over the past year. According to the 2024 Coroner's Report, there were 1,944 deaths reported last year, the majority of which were classified as natural deaths. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office also noted 20 homicides last year. One was attributed to blunt force trauma, while the rest were gun violence, which was an 11% increase from the prior year. There were also 38 deaths classified as suicide, seven undetermined, and 134 classified as accidental. Of those accidental deaths, 41% were due to drugs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
21-year-old woman killed in Goose Creek crash: Coroner
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A 21-year-old woman died Thursday morning after being injured in a multi-car crash in Goose Creek, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the victim was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla along St. James Avenue near Cobblestone Village Drive around 11:30 a.m. when she was involved in a crash. Former Georgetown County deputy accused of engaging in sexual activity in patrol car while on duty The driver, identified as Meghan Laurence from Hanahan, suffered fatal injuries. The Goose Creek Police Department and coroner's office are investigating. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
