A pre-dawn shooting in North Charleston’s Northwoods Estates neighborhood left one person hospitalized Wednesday after gunfire erupted near a residential intersection.

North Charleston Police responded to reports of shots fired at 3:35 a.m. near the intersection of Delhi Road and Bordeaux Court. Officers found evidence of gunfire and one victim with non-life threatening injuries, according to police reports.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Police have not released the person’s identity or specific details about their condition.

Northwoods Estates, a residential community off Rivers Avenue, has experienced periodic violence in recent years. The neighborhood sits in North Charleston’s District 7, where city council members have pushed for increased police patrols and community policing initiatives.

“We take every shooting seriously and are working to identify those responsible,” North Charleston Police spokesperson Harve Jacobs said Wednesday.

The early morning incident marks the latest in a series of shootings across the tri-county area this year. Charleston County has recorded 47 shootings resulting in injuries or deaths since January, compared to 52 during the same period last year, according to sheriff’s office data.

Police cordoned off the Delhi Road intersection for several hours Wednesday morning while investigators collected evidence. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots around 3:30 a.m., followed by sirens and emergency vehicles.

The shooting occurred less than a mile from Rivers Avenue, a major commercial corridor that connects North Charleston to downtown Charleston. The area has been subject to ongoing discussions about public safety funding and resource allocation among North Charleston city officials and county leaders.

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey has made crime reduction a priority, allocating additional funds for police overtime and community programs in his proposed 2024 budget. The city’s police department has 242 sworn officers serving a population of approximately 115,000 residents.

Wednesday’s shooting happened during what police typically describe as high-crime hours. Statistics show most violent crimes in the Charleston area occur between midnight and 6 a.m., with weekends showing higher incident rates.

The Northwoods Estates community has organized neighborhood watch groups and worked with police on crime prevention initiatives. Residents have requested improved street lighting and increased patrols in recent months during city council meetings.

City council records show North Charleston allocated $2.3 million in additional police funding for 2024, including money for new patrol vehicles and technology upgrades. The department has also expanded its community policing program to include more foot patrols in residential areas.

Police have not indicated whether the shooting was random or targeted. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released information about potential suspects or motives.

The incident adds to concerns about gun violence in Charleston County, where officials have debated funding for violence intervention programs and mental health services. County Council approved $500,000 for violence prevention grants last year, distributed among community organizations.

North Charleston Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators at 843-740-2800. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.

The department’s criminal investigations division is handling the case. Police expect to release additional details as the investigation progresses, though no timeline has been provided.

Neighborhood residents expressed concerns about safety during interviews Wednesday morning. Several said they heard the gunshots but remained inside their homes until police arrived.

The shooting occurred in an area that has seen mixed development in recent years, with new housing construction alongside older residential properties. Property values in Northwoods Estates have remained steady despite periodic crime incidents.

North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess has emphasized community partnerships in addressing crime. The department hosts monthly community meetings and maintains social media accounts to communicate with residents about safety issues.

Anyone with information about Wednesday’s shooting should contact North Charleston Police detectives. The investigation remains active and ongoing.