Brandon Alvarado–Gaspar Obituary, Death – Early Sunday morning, a fatal shooting inside a home in Oconee County, South Carolina, led to the death of a 24-year-old man and the arrest of another, authorities confirmed. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the coroner’s office have labeled the incident a homicide, and the suspect is now in custody as the investigation continues.
The victim, Brandon Alvarado-Gaspar, a resident of Walhalla, was found dead at the scene. Emergency responders were called to a residence on Snead Road around 5:30 a.m. following a report of a shooting. The home is located near Lake Keowee, a generally quiet area in the county. When authorities arrived, they discovered Alvarado-Gaspar had been shot multiple times in the torso. Despite emergency personnel being on-site quickly, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
No other individuals were reported injured during the incident.
As deputies began to process the scene and collect evidence, they developed a lead on a possible suspect. Within roughly 30 minutes of the initial call, the sheriff’s office received additional information about the suspect’s whereabouts. At approximately 6:05 a.m., dispatchers were informed that the suspect, 23-year-old Caleb Aguirre, also from Walhalla, was with a family member on Thompson Road.
Law enforcement moved swiftly. An investigator made contact with Aguirre at that location, and he was taken into custody without incident. Arrest records show that Aguirre was transported to the Oconee County Detention Center and booked on a charge of murder. As of now, he remains jailed without bond.
According to the arrest warrant, Aguirre is accused of shooting Alvarado-Gaspar multiple times in the torso, causing his death. No further details about what led to the shooting have been made public. The sheriff’s office has not released a possible motive, but investigators have emphasized that they believe the act was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis confirmed that Alvarado-Gaspar’s death was classified as a homicide. An autopsy has been scheduled to take place on Monday, which may offer additional information regarding the exact cause and nature of his injuries.
While much of the investigation remains ongoing, local authorities are urging anyone with potential information regarding the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 844-712-7463 or via their online submission portal.
The quiet neighborhood near Lake Keowee was shaken by the violence, as residents expressed shock that such a tragic event occurred in their area. Community members and local officials are now grappling with the aftermath of the loss and the questions that remain unanswered.
As the investigation progresses, law enforcement officials are expected to gather more details about the relationship between Alvarado-Gaspar and Aguirre, as well as what circumstances led up to the shooting. For now, officials are focused on processing evidence, interviewing potential witnesses, and awaiting the results of the autopsy to piece together the full sequence of events.
Aguirre will remain in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center until a court appearance is scheduled and a bond determination is made. Legal proceedings will begin once all necessary investigative steps are completed.
The tragic death of Brandon Alvarado-Gaspar marks another somber moment for the Walhalla community. As friends, family, and neighbors mourn his loss, the sheriff’s office remains committed to seeking justice and uncovering the full truth behind Sunday morning’s deadly events.
