Charleston Police Unveil New Details on Student Missing Since Halloween
Charleston authorities have provided new details regarding the disappearance of a College of Charleston student, 19-year-old Owen Tillman Kenney. The young man went missing during the early hours of Halloween, with his last known whereabouts traced to King Street and Burns Lanes around 2 a.m. on Friday.
Last Sightings and Description
Kenney was reportedly last seen wandering alone onto the pedestrian walkway of the Ravenel Bridge shortly after 3 a.m. He was dressed in a black hooded jacket, light-colored pants, and black Nike sneakers with white soles. This contradicts earlier reports that indicated he was wearing a Boston Celtics jersey.
According to the Charleston Police Department, Kenney’s cellular device last transmitted a location from the Ravenel Bridge, providing a crucial lead in the search.
Search Efforts
Multiple agencies have joined forces in the ongoing search for Kenney. Teams involved in the search include:
- Charleston Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Team
- Harbor Patrol
- K9 units
- Unmanned Aerial System Team
- Carolina K9 Search and Rescue of Anderson
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit
Physical Description
Owen Kenney is described as follows:
- Height: 6 feet, 1 inch
- Weight: 155 pounds
Community Assistance
The Charleston Police Department is actively seeking information from the public. Anyone with knowledge about Kenney’s whereabouts is urged to contact the department at 843-720-2422, where they can request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted online.
The search for Owen Tillman Kenney continues as the community rallies support in hopes of a safe return.
