Myrtle Beach, SC, October 15, 2025
News Summary
A tragic mass shooting occurred in Myrtle Beach, resulting in one fatality and 11 injuries. The incident took place in a popular tourist zone and involved an 18-year-old shooter. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement assesses the situation. Several victims were minors, some on vacation, and prior interactions with the shooter were reported. The local police department has requested a thorough investigation to understand this alarming event within the rising trend of violence in the area.
Myrtle Beach Reports on April 2025 Mass Shooting Resulting in One Death and 11 Injuries
A mass shooting occurred on April 26, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, SC, leaving one dead and 11 injured, according to a report released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) on Wednesday. The shooting took place in a popular tourist area along Ocean Boulevard, outside the Mr. Fries restaurant.
The incident involved the shooter, Jerrius Davis, 18, who was killed during the event. SLED’s report confirmed that Officer Brandon O’Rourke, who discharged his weapon during the incident, will not face criminal charges. The investigation remains unclear as to how many of the 11 victims were shot by law enforcement versus the shooter.
At the time of the shooting, Officer O’Rourke pursued Davis after he fired four shots into a crowd at approximately 11:49 p.m. O’Rourke subsequently discharged his weapon five times toward Davis. A police initiative known as ShotSpotter detected six gunshots that did not all originate from Davis or O’Rourke’s firearms. Davis was apprehended by officers after falling to the ground during the incident.
Victims’ Details
The report identifies a total of 11 victims, comprising five adults and six juveniles, with all names redacted. Some victims were reportedly on spring break vacation at the time of the shooting and had prior interactions with Davis before the shots were fired. One 17-year-old victim suffered serious wounds and was hospitalized for nearly a month.
Other victims experienced injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to grazes, with some facing delayed identification due to the placement of bullets. Notably, several victims were related to the shooter. It has been reported that Davis appeared angry about girls before the shooting occurred.
Investigation and Law Enforcement Response
Officer O’Rourke described the horrific situation as an “active shooter” scenario, leading him to fire his weapon to protect bystanders. Two additional officers, Mohamed El-Helwi and Jeremiah Johnson, were present at the scene but did not fire their weapons.
Following the shooting, O’Rourke was placed on paid administrative duty. He returned to active duty on August 29, 2025. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting, and investigations into these arrests continue, as well as the overall incident.
Background Context
This shooting is the latest in a troubling trend of violence in the region, as evidenced by a separate shooting incident occurring just two weeks prior at a restaurant in North Carolina. The Myrtle Beach Police Department requested the SLED investigation shortly after the shooting, which included the review of surveillance and body camera footage capturing the events leading up to the tragic occurrence.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | April 26, 2025 |
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC, outside Mr. Fries restaurant |
| Injuries | 11 victims (5 adults, 6 juveniles) |
| Fatalities | 1 (Jerrius Davis, 18) |
| Law Enforcement Involvement | Officer Brandon O’Rourke discharged weapon and will not face charges |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing; two individuals arrested |
| Recent Violence Context | Previous unrelated shooting in North Carolina two weeks earlier |
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- Police1: S.C. Officer Cleared in Response to Mass Shooting
- People: 4 Killed, 20 Injured Mass Shooting at Bar in South Carolina
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mass Shooting
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