Crime & Public Safety

One person airlifted after shooting near Hardeeville gas station

One person has been taken by helicopter to the hospital in Savannah after a shooting Tuesday morning in Hardeeville, according to a news release from the city.

The shooting took place at the Octane gas and food mart at 18771 Whyte Hardee Blvd. between 9:30 and 10 a.m.

The news release says law enforcement is investigating whether the incident started as an armed robbery.

One person was shot multiple times.

This story will be updated.

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Lisa Wilson
The Island Packet
Lisa Wilson is senior reporter for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette covering restaurant and retail business openings and closings along with occasional breaking news. The newsroom veteran has worked for papers in Louisiana and Mississippi and is happy to call the Lowcountry home.
Sofia Sanchez
The Island Packet
Sofia Sanchez is a breaking news reporter at The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. She reports on crime and developing stories in Beaufort and its surrounding areas. Sofia is a Cuban-American reporter from Florida and graduated from Florida International University in 2020.
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