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The Independent
4 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 people
A 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and authorities said they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt 11 people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina. The shooting happened Sunday night on a dock in Little River after a fight on the boat during the three-hour cruise, Horry County Police said. The suspect is expected to be charged with several counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime and then officials will seek to extradite him from Lake County, Illinois, back to South Carolina, police said. The investigation into the shooting continues and more people could be charged, authorities said. Officials said 120 people partied on the boat over the holiday weekend and were leaving on the dock when the shooting happened. Ten people were wounded by gunfire, mostly on the lower parts of their body, and one person was hurt by a falling speaker, authorities said. Investigators think only one person fired shots. They didn't say what started the dispute on the boat and how it led to the shooting on the dock and also would not say what kind of weapon was used. About 3 miles (5 kilometers) down the Intracoastal Waterway, a North Myrtle Beach police officer accidentally shot himself in the leg as he tried to get a boat into the water to respond to the shooting scene, officials said. Little River is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Myrtle Beach. The fishing village is known for its docks and marinas where fishing expeditions, casino boats and several dolphin cruises leave daily.
Fox News
27-05-2025
- General
- 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.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Shooting in South Carolina beach town sends at least 11 to hospitals
Little River, S.C. — At least 11 people were taken to hospitals after a shooting Sunday night in this South Carolina beach town, authorities said. Horry County Police didn't give the conditions of any of those who were hurt. In this photo provided by the Horry County Police Department, police officers respond to the scene of a shooting on the night of May 25, 2025, in Little River, S.C. Horry County Police Department via AP It wasn't clear whether every victim was shot, according to CBS Florence, S.C. affiliate WBTW-TV. Investigators were getting reports of more people arriving at the hospital in private vehicles, Horry County Police said on social media. About 90 minutes after the shooting, police called it an isolated incident and said there was no risk to the community. They didn't release any information on possible suspects or what led to the shooting. It happened around a boat dock near the Intracoastal Waterway. Video from the scene showed dozens of police cars and ambulances rushing in and out of the area. A North Myrtle Beach police officer responding to the shooting accidentally shot himself in the leg at a marina about 3 miles away and was in a hospital in stable condition, North Myrtle Beach spokeswoman Lauren Jessie said. Little River is about 20 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach.
The Independent
26-05-2025
- The Independent
At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting
At least 11 people were taken to hospitals after a shooting Sunday night in a South Carolina beach town, authorities said. Horry County Police did not give the conditions of anyone hurt in the shooting that happened about 9:30 p.m. in Little River. Investigators were getting reports of more people arriving at the hospital in private vehicles, Horry County Police said on social media. About 90 minutes after the shooting, police called it an isolated incident and said there is no risk to the community. They did not release any information on possible suspects or what led to the shooting. The shooting happened on a mostly residential street with a few boating businesses near the Intracoastal Waterway. Video from the scene showed dozens of police cars and ambulances rushing in and out of the area. A North Myrtle Beach police officer responding to the shooting accidentally shot himself in the leg at a marina about 3 miles (5 kilometers) away and is in the hospital in stable condition, North Myrtle Beach spokeswoman Lauren Jessie said. Little River is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Myrtle Beach.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
40-year-old motorcycle passenger dies in North Myrtle Beach crash, coroner says
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 40-year-old North Carolina woman died early Sunday when the motorcycle she was a passenger on hit the curbing of a raised concrete median in North Myrtle Beach, the Horry County Coroner's Office said. Jessica Woodall of Laurinburg died from blunt force trauma at the scene of the crash, which occurred on the Highway 17 north off-ramp at Sea Mountain Highway, the coroner's office said. It happened shortly before 2 a.m. No additional information was immediately available. News13 has reached out to the North Myrtle Beach Police Department, which is investigating the crash. Count on us for updates. * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
