In the early morning hours of January 14, 2026, the life of 39-year-old Arthur Broughton Jr. was cut short in a fatal shooting on Clements Ferry Road in Charleston, South Carolina. Authorities with the Charleston Police Department are investigating the incident as a homicide.
The tragic event unfolded around 7:30 a.m. when officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash. Upon their arrival, they discovered a car that had veered off the road and struck a power pole.
Inside the vehicle was Arthur Broughton Jr., the driver, who was found to have sustained at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger was also present in the vehicle at the time of the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The extent of the passenger's injuries has not been publicly disclosed. Investigators believe the shooting occurred inside the vehicle, leading to the subsequent crash.
As of now, the Charleston Police Department has not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects in the shooting death of Arthur Broughton Jr. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that may lead to an arrest. No details about a possible motive for the shooting have been shared as the investigation continues.
