UPDATE: Initial autopsy indicates no foul play in Hilton Head man’s Shelter Cove death, official says
Editor’s note: This story was updated Friday to include information from the preliminary autopsy results.
Foul play does not appear to have been a factor in the death of a 61-year-old man in his Hilton Head Island home according to preliminary autopsy results, Beaufort County deputy coroner David Ott said Friday afternoon.
The final autopsy results — which will aid in determining the cause and manner of death — are still pending, Ott said.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on scene for several hours investigating the death Wednesday afternoon inside a a Captain’s Quarters condo, according to spokesperson Maj. Bob Bromage. Captain’s Quarters is a 64-unit gated community on Shelter Cove Lane, according to Shelter Cove’s website.
Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina is a popular tourist destination on Hilton Head Island with shops, restaurants, and condos.
The investigation is ongoing.
This story will be updated when more details become available.
This story was originally published May 29, 2019 at 4:13 PM.
