26-05-2025
Little River shooting on party boat leaves more than 11 people injured. What we know
At least 11 people have been transported to the hospital after a shooting that took place in Little River late Sunday night.
Horry County Police responded to a shooting about 10 p.m. on Watson Avenue, according to a Facebook post. HCPD said that 11 people were taken to the hospital by Horry County Fire Rescue and others were arriving to the hospital by personal vehicles.
The shooting took place at the dock in that area, according to Horry County spokesperson Mikayla Moskov. The marina and docks are currently closed. It appears the shooting happened on a boat.
Police were investigating onboard the Hurricane II party boat by the docks. Crime scene tape is across the entrance to the parking lot.
Police said it is believed to be an isolated incident. However, it is unclear what took place or what led to the shooting.
Neighbors reported seeing police riding in boats around the Intracoastal Waterway in the area.
Resident Charleen Rodgers said she didn't hear any gunshots but heard sirens. When she came out, she heard the sirens and police started directing traffic at the corner of Watson and Baldwin avenues.
'I've never seen nothing like this,' she said.
Other neighbors said they also heard the shots and thought it was fireworks until the police started showing up.
Neighbors estimated at least 50 officers were in the area at one point.
No arrests have been made, Moskov said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
