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27-05-2025
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Memorial Day weekend shooting leaves 11 injured near North Myrtle Beach as police hunt suspects
South Carolina authorities continue to search for the suspect or suspects who carried out a mass shooting that left 11 people injured on Sunday evening in Little River, near North Myrtle Beach. The Horry County Police Department described the shooting as an isolated incident stemming from an altercation on a charter boat during a private Memorial Day gathering. There were about 124 people onboard the boat, including four crew members, when the shooting occurred, Horry County police said during a Tuesday press conference. Three victims are still hospitalized while eight have been released, authorities said during the press conference. "This type of violence will not be tolerated in Horry County," HCPD Chief Kris Leonhardt said. "We are going to do our very best to investigate this case and bring criminal charges against these folks that have caused this incident here in our county." Mass Shooting Investigation Underway In South Carolina As Victims Flood Local Hospitals Horry County Fire Department Chief Joseph Tanner said authorities initially got a call around 9:15 p.m. reporting an injury and responded accordingly. Upon arrival, officials located multiple gunshot-wounded victims. Read On The Fox News App The charter boat party attendees were from out of town, Leonhardt said, making it more difficult to track down witnesses. A total of 10 victims sustained gunshot wounds and another person reported an unknown injury not related to gunfire, the police department said in a Monday press release. Some victims were recovered from the water, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department (NMBPD) said in a separate press release. "Of those, the worst of the injured are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals," Horry County police said in a press release. Southern Vacation Hot Spot Fires Back At Poor Safety Rating Following Shooting: 'Fake News' Videos and photos posted to social media on Sunday evening showed a heavy police presence in the area of the Dolphin Cruise parking lot in Little River, located north of North Myrtle Beach. NMBPD also said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a separate incident involving a responding North Myrtle Beach officer who was injured with his own firearm near the Harbourgate Marina in North Myrtle Beach. "A NMBPD Officer was entering a gate to the dock when his rifle discharged twice, with one of the rounds striking his leg," the department said in its press release. "At the time of the discharge, the Officer had both of his hands on the gate, which was confirmed by later video evidence. Due to the Officer not attempting to utilize his weapon at the time, all Officers on scene believed that shots were being fired from the marina area." The officer was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Mass Shooting In Myrtle Beach Tourist Hotspot Leaves 1 Dead, 11 Wounded Video footage obtained from a witness apparently shows the incident, and authorities determined that "the discharge was from the wounded Officer's rifle," and the scene was released to SLED. Horry County police said the shooting remains under investigation, and "there is currently no associated risk to the community." Crime concerns in and around Myrtle Beach have been heightened since April 26, when a shooting in the Myrtle Beach entertainment district left the shooter dead and 11 victims injured. Myrtle Beach officials described the shooting as an isolated incident at the time. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Horry County PD Crime Tip Line at article source: Memorial Day weekend shooting leaves 11 injured near North Myrtle Beach as police hunt suspects
Fox News
27-05-2025
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- Fox News
Memorial Day weekend shooting leaves 11 injured at North Myrtle Beach marina as police hunt suspects
South Carolina authorities continue to search for the suspect or suspects who carried out a mass shooting that left 11 people injured on Sunday evening in North Myrtle Beach. The Horry County Police Department described the shooting as an isolated incident stemming from an altercation on a charter boat during a private Memorial Day gathering. A total of 10 victims sustained gunshot wounds and another person reported an unknown injury not related to gunfire, the police department said in a Monday press release. Some victims were recovered from the water, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department (NMBPD) said. "Of those, the worst of the injured are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals," Horry County police said in a press release. Videos and photos posted to social media on Sunday evening showed a heavy police presence in the area of Harbourgate Marina, a popular spot for local boat owners and tourists going on charter boat trips. NMBPD also said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a separate incident involving a responding North Myrtle Beach officer who was injured with his own firearm. "A NMBPD Officer was entering a gate to the dock when his rifle discharged twice, with one of the rounds striking his leg," the department said in its press release. "At the time of the discharge, the Officer had both of his hands on the gate, which was confirmed by later video evidence. Due to the Officer not attempting to utilize his weapon at the time, all Officers on scene believed that shots were being fired from the marina area." The officer was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Video footage obtained from a witness apparently shows the incident, and authorities determined that "the discharge was from the wounded Officer's rifle," and the scene was released to SLED. Horry County police said the shooting remains under investigation, and "there is currently no associated risk to the community." Crime concerns in and around Myrtle Beach have been heightened since April 26, when a shooting in the Myrtle Beach entertainment district left the shooter dead and 11 victims injured. Myrtle Beach officials described the shooting as an isolated incident at the time.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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North Myrtle Beach Police Department cracks down on drivers violating bus stop laws
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — North Myrtle Beach police said they have been getting 'many' complaints of drivers passing school buses when stopped. Police said this is happening mostly at the intersection of Highway 17 and Westport Drive, in front of the Starbucks. State law states that drivers must stop for a school bus when it's stopped or preparing to stop with its red lights on or stop arm extended. NMBPD said if drivers are caught passing a school bus when stopped, they will receive a fine of more than $1,000 and six points off your license. 'Who knows, maybe a kid is running late for school and trying to get across the street or something,' Officer Pat Wilkinson with NMBPD said. 'So, if you see the lights, see the flashing red lights, come to a stop.' He added that in less than a month, the department received 12 complaints, from both community members and bus drivers, of vehicles driving past a school bus when red markers and lights are on. 'The traffic division took this incentive to start stopping cars and being mindful of these specific areas where buses are unloading in the afternoon,' Wilkinson said. 'Sure enough, when posting up, we have seen it is a problem. We have to take further enforcement on it.' NMBPD posted a video of someone violating one of the bus stops to their Facebook account. 'I think people need to think about the severity of it. You know it's not just us trying to catch somebody in a traffic violation, this is a time when kids are being dropped off and trying to get home from school,' he furthered. 'As we all know, kids are kind of unpredictable.' Along with the video, the police department directed people how to properly treat school bus stoppings. 'When you get on US 17, here in North Myrtle Beach, you have three lanes of traffic heading in the same direction that is separated by a double turning lane or a median and three lanes going in the opposite direction,' Wilkinson explained. 'So, when a school bus comes to a stop and let's say we're driving south, and in one direction, and the bus in front of us stops, all three lanes need to stop.' Wilkinson said this recent Facebook post on cars illegally passing stopped school buses has received lots of attention. One person commented a suggestion to put up cameras at the drop-off intersections. Wilkinson said many of the collisions they work are because people are either in a hurry or distracted. 'If you see the yellow flashing lights, go ahead and come to a stop,' he said. 'Be safe about it because the whole point behind it is keeping the kids safe.' Officer Wilkinson said once the stop sign and flashing red markers are put away, you may then proceed with caution. * * * Jackie LiBrizzi is a multimedia journalist at News13. Jackie is originally from Hamilton, New Jersey, and was raised in Piedmont, South Carolina. Jackie joined the News13 team in June 2023 after she graduated as a student-athlete from the University of South Carolina in May 2023. Follow Jackie on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
