Beaufort man sought in connection with shooting of former Marine

The Port Royal Police Department is searching for a Beaufort man wanted for the attempted murder of a former Marine on Oct. 5. 



Phillip Ronald Smalls Jr., 23, is also wanted on first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime charges.



Investigators have identified him as one of two suspects who allegedly shot and wounded the former Marine during a home invasion, according to Sgt. Joab Dowling 



Smalls is 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office news release.



He is known to frequent Lady's Island, and should be considered armed and dangerous.



Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Investigator Pascoe at 843-986-2220 or contact the Sheriff's Office at 843-524-2777. 



Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.

This story was originally published December 16, 2015 at 2:08 PM with the headline "Beaufort man sought in connection with shooting of former Marine."