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John E. Ladson

Case from Wadmalaw-island, SC dated Oct 19, 2024

Victim Details

Name

John E. Ladson

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Wadmalaw-island

State

SC

Date Of Death

2024-10-19

Age At Death

43

First Name

John

Last Name

E. Ladson

Last Updated

06/28/2026

Case Description

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On a Saturday morning in the quiet community of Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, tragedy struck, leaving a family and community in mourning. John E. Ladson, a 43-year-old male, was fatally shot on October 19, 2024. The incident cut short a life that was celebrated by friends and relatives who remembered him fondly.

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and their detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. To date, no arrests ha ...

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Links to Additional Sources (3)

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WCBD News 2: Detectives investigating fatal shooting on Wadmalaw Island Saturday morning

Post and Courier: 43-year-old man shot dead on Wadmalaw Island. Here's what we know.

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Forum Posts (3)

I’ve been following the case of John E. "Gotti" Ladson since the tragic incident on October 19, 20... ...Read More
12/01/2024

I’ve been following John "Gotti" Ladson’s case ever since it broke, and it's been tough to hear ... ...Read More
11/25/2024

Has anyone else been following the tragic case of John E. "Gotti" Ladson on Wadmalaw Island? It's be... ...Read More
10/27/2024

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