Man charged with murder in Barnwell County shooting

Justin Lee Satterthwaite faces multiple charges after a deadly incident in Snelling, South Carolina.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:56pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single shell casing left behind at the scene of a deadly shooting in a small South Carolina town exposes the grim realities of gun violence.Snelling Today

The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting in the town limits of Snelling, South Carolina on Sunday. Upon arrival, deputies found a male victim with a gunshot wound who was later pronounced deceased at a local medical center. Justin Lee Satterthwaite has been charged with murder, attempted murder, two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this shooting in the small town of Snelling raise concerns about public safety and the need for effective law enforcement and crime prevention measures in rural communities.

The details

According to authorities, deputies located a male victim with a gunshot wound upon arriving at the scene in Snelling. The victim was transported to the Barnwell Bamberg Emergency Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday in the town limits of Snelling, South Carolina.

The players

Justin Lee Satterthwaite

A man who has been charged with murder, attempted murder, two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and shooting into an occupied vehicle in relation to the deadly shooting incident in Snelling.

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What’s next

The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and the charges against Justin Lee Satterthwaite.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the need for improved public safety measures and crime prevention efforts in rural communities like Snelling, South Carolina.