Burton man charged with attempted murder after shooting at teenager

Neaemiah Nasir Silas Green-Rogers, 21, arrested for shooting incident on Charity Drive

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old Burton man named Neaemiah Nasir Silas Green-Rogers for attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred on Charity Drive on Wednesday afternoon. The victim, a 17-year-old male, was not injured and was able to run inside a residence, but additional shots were fired at the home as the victim retreated.

Why it matters

Gun violence and attempted murder are serious crimes that raise public safety concerns in the community. This incident highlights the need for law enforcement to quickly apprehend suspects and for the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a residence on Charity Drive shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday in reference to a report of a shooting. The investigation revealed that Green-Rogers shot at the 17-year-old victim, who was able to run inside. Additional shots were then fired at the residence as the victim retreated. An arrest warrant was obtained for Green-Rogers for attempted murder, and the gun believed to be used in the shooting was recovered during a search warrant execution.

  • The shooting incident occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, shortly before 2 p.m.
  • Green-Rogers was arrested on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation.

The players

Neaemiah Nasir Silas Green-Rogers

A 21-year-old man from Burton, South Carolina, who has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting incident.

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident, conducted the investigation, and arrested Green-Rogers.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the lead investigator, Sergeant Lidey, at 843-255-3294.”

— Beaufort County Sheriff's Office (wtoc.com)

“The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with information related to suspicious or criminal activity to report it by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. If wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT.”

— Beaufort County Sheriff's Office (wtoc.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Green-Rogers to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address gun violence and protect public safety in the Burton area.