South Carolina Man Convicted of Attempted Murder, Sentenced to 20 Years
Bernard Garvin Jr. has been convicted of attempted murder and weapon possession in Beaufort County, South Carolina, for shooting a woman in the head after a verbal argument at an apartment complex. He received a 20-year prison sentence.
Lafayette, IN, October 29, 2026 —
Beaufort County, SC – Bernard Garvin Jr. has been convicted of attempted murder and weapon possession, stemming from an incident that occurred at an apartment complex in Beaufort County, South Carolina. A jury found Garvin Jr. guilty of the charges.
The conviction follows a shooting incident where a woman was struck in the head. According to reports, the event transpired after a verbal argument between Garvin Jr. and the victim at the apartment complex. The specific date of the incident was not provided in the available information.
Following his conviction, Bernard Garvin Jr. was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentence was handed down by the court in Beaufort County.
The details regarding the victim’s current condition were not specified. Information concerning the precise location of the apartment complex or the specific weapon used was also not detailed in the summary provided.
The prosecution presented evidence linking Garvin Jr. to the crime, leading to the jury’s verdict of attempted murder and weapon possession. The resolution of this case brings a legal conclusion to the incident that occurred in the community.
Story summarized from the original created by P.J. Williams, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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