News Summary
A shooting at a Memorial Day gathering in Little River, SC, injured eleven individuals, with ten suffering gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at a dock along the Intracoastal Waterway, emanating from an altercation on a charter boat. While no fatalities have been reported, several victims are in critical condition. The police are investigating the situation, emphasizing it as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community.
Little River, SC – Eleven Injured in Shooting Incident at Memorial Day Gathering
At least 11 individuals sustained injuries during a shooting on the night of May 25 in Little River, South Carolina. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at a dock along the Intracoastal Waterway. According to reports from the Horry County Police, ten of those injured suffered gunshot wounds, while one person sustained a non-gunshot related injury. Thankfully, there have been no fatalities, but several of the injured have been described as being in critical but stable condition.
The shooting reportedly originated from an altercation that took place during a private Memorial Day weekend gathering on a charter boat named Hurricane II. This boat had just docked when the disagreement escalated into gunfire. In addition to the injuries from the shooting, a police officer from North Myrtle Beach accidentally shot himself in the leg while responding to the scene. The officer is currently in stable condition.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting is considered an isolated incident, with no immediate threat to the surrounding community. Initial reports suggest that several of the injured were transported to nearby hospitals by private vehicles.
As of the afternoon of May 26, no arrests had been made, and the investigation is ongoing with law enforcement working diligently to identify potential suspects. Eyewitness reports have indicated that the shooting occurred as many passengers were disembarking from the Hurricane II.
A flyer promoting a party cruise on the vessel featured a DJ and detailed a three-hour cruise concluding at 9 p.m., suggesting that a number of attendees were likely leaving the event at the time of the incident.
The Horry County Police are actively investigating the ownership of the charter boat company implicated in the shooting to ascertain more details about the event and its participants.
Little River, a community with a population of approximately 11,000, is known for its fishing charters and its proximity to the popular tourist destination of Myrtle Beach. Local leaders and residents are likely to be concerned as investigators continue their search for answers regarding this distressing incident during a celebratory weekend.
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