Bluffton teen Juan Daniel Moctezuma turned himself in to police Monday in connection with a June 21 shooting on Goethe Road, according to the Bluffton Police Department.
Moctezuma, 19, was charged Monday night with attempted murder, discharging firearms into a dwelling and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, jail records show.
Bluffton officers cleared the area of Goethe Road after shots rang out around 3:30 p.m. June 21. Two bullets struck a nearby home but did not injure any of its occupants, spokesperson Sgt. Bonifacio Perez told The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette.
Eight shell casings were found on the scene, Perez said, but investigators believe more shots were fired in total.
Moctezuma was in custody at the Beaufort County Detention Center on a $150,000 surety bond as of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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This story was originally published June 27, 2023 at 10:42 AM.
Evan is a breaking news reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. A Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he reports on crime and safety across Beaufort and Jasper counties. For tips or story ideas, email emckenna@islandpacket.com or call 843-321-8375.
