Newberry Man Charged After Firing Gun in Saluda Neighborhood

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A 34-year-old Newberry man has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after a verbal exchange escalated into a shooting incident in Saluda County, South Carolina. According to police reports, Daniels initially engaged in a verbal dispute unarmed, then left the scene only to return with a gun and open fire in the direction of the person he was arguing with and others in the neighborhood. Multiple homes and vehicles were struck by gunfire before Daniels fled the scene.

Why it matters

Gun violence in residential neighborhoods raises serious public safety concerns, and this incident highlights the need for de-escalation training and conflict resolution programs to prevent such volatile confrontations from turning deadly. The Saluda community has seen an uptick in property crime and violent incidents in recent years, straining local law enforcement resources.

The details

On May 2, 2025, around 12 p.m., the Saluda Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in a residential neighborhood. Officers found multiple bullet holes in occupied homes and vehicles, as well as 13 spent shell casings at the scene. Witness statements indicate that Tobias Shyheam Daniels, 34, of Newberry, was initially unarmed and engaged in a verbal dispute with another individual. Daniels then left the scene, only to return a short time later with a gun, which he used to open fire in the direction of the person he was arguing with and others who were present. Retaliatory gunfire was also reported before Daniels fled the area.

• The incident occurred on May 2, 2025, around 12 p.m.
• Daniels was charged on March 5, 2026.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tobias Shyheam Daniels to be released on bail.