Eighth arrest made in connection with July 4 Coligny Beach shooting

HILTON HEAD, Ga. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriffs Office reported they made an eighth arrest in connection to the July 4 Coligny Beach shooting.Officers arrested Matthew McPherson, a 19-year-old from St. Helena on November 10 in Jasper County. McPherson was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center following his arrest, according to officials. Officials said McPherson was indicted by a grand jury for a total of 8 charges. Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature (2 charges), Assault and Battery 2nd Degree (3 charges), Aggravated Breach of Peace, and Accessory after the Fact to a Felony.McPherson and seven other individuals have been charged in connection to this shooting, according to officials. Officers stated the other seven individuals were indicted by the Beaufort County Grand Jury on July 16. BCSO said this is an active investigation and thanked the Jasper County Sheriff’s Officer for their