Damon Middleton, 23, was killed in North Charleston on the evening of Thursday, May 24, 2018. Authorities found him inside a vehicle at the intersection of Dorchester Road and West Surrey Drive; he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say he was shot and the shooting led to the vehicle crash. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Middleton was a resident of North Charleston. As of late 2025, no arrests have been announced, no suspects have been publicly named, and authorities have not disclosed a motive or further details about how the shooting occurred. Few investigative updates are available, leaving the case unsolved.

If anyone knew Damon or has information about the events on May 24, 2018, please come forward to help his family and investigators.