In the quiet community of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, a sudden act of violence shattered the peace on September 16, 2022, leading to the tragic death of 60-year-old William S. Tillman. The incident unfolded on Open Door Lane, where deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office were dispatched following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered Mr. Tillman outside a residence, suffering from a critical gunshot wound.
Deputies immediately rendered first aid in an attempt to save his life while awaiting the arrival of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services. Despite their efforts, William S. Tillman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity and that the cause of death was a gunshot wound. An autopsy was subsequently scheduled to be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina to further determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
In a surprising turn of events, the individual suspected of the shooting, identified as 56-year-old Leland Heyward Jackson, surrendered to the deputies who had responded to the scene. Jackson was taken into custody without further incident. Following his arrest, he was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The investigation into the motive and the specific events that led to the fatal encounter is ongoing by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
