CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston police continue to lead the search for 19-year-old Owen Tillman Kenney, who remains missing after last being seen early Oct. 31.
The department is working with the FBI and the New Jersey State Police, using additional specialized resources as investigators pursue all credible leads, officials said.
Detectives confirmed that Kenney was walking alone onto the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway shortly after 3 a.m. on Oct. 31. While early reports said he was wearing a Boston Celtics jersey, investigators later determined he was wearing a black hooded jacket, light-colored pants and black Nike sneakers with white soles. His cellphone’s last recorded location was also on the bridge around that time.
Charleston police have used several resources in the search, including the Underwater Recovery Team, Harbor Patrol, K-9 units and the Unmanned Aerial System Team. The department has also received assistance from Carolina K9 Search and Rescue of Anderson, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit.
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Detectives said they remain in regular contact with Kenney’s parents, who continue to be closely involved in the investigation.
College of Charleston Public Safety said Tuesday that its department is working closely with the Charleston Police Department and is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment on campus.
The department also shared that free, confidential support is available for those impacted, with students able to contact the Counseling Center and faculty and staff able to contact AllOne Health.
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Anyone with information they feel may help locate Kenney is asked to contact the police immediately at 843-720-2422.
