Coroner IDs Victim in Fatal Dorchester Terrace Shooting

35-year-old Charleston resident Javon Brown killed by gunshot

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:18pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a fatal shooting.A single spent shell casing left behind after a fatal shooting in North Charleston's Dorchester Terrace neighborhood exposes the grim aftermath of gun violence.Charleston Today

The Charleston County Coroner has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday night in the Dorchester Terrace community as 35-year-old Javon Brown. Brown died from a gunshot wound, but police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the homicide.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in many Charleston neighborhoods, with the Dorchester Terrace area seeing its share of deadly incidents in recent years. This latest fatal shooting is another tragic loss of life that has left the local community in mourning.

The details

The shooting took place on the 2200 block of Bailey Drive on Wednesday evening. Police are still investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward through the CRIMEWATCH app.

  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday night.

The players

Javon Brown

A 35-year-old male resident of the Charleston area who was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting and are seeking tips from the public through the CRIMEWATCH app.

The takeaway

This latest fatal shooting in the Dorchester Terrace neighborhood is a sobering reminder of the ongoing challenges Charleston faces with gun violence and the need for continued community-based efforts to promote public safety.