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Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Myrtle Beach Shooting: One dead, another injured and suspect arrested in late-night incident
One person has died and another is injured after a late-night shooting at a well-known restaurant in South Carolina's Myrtle Beach. Police have confirmed an arrest in connection with the incident, according to a WMBF News report. As per the report, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said that the officers responded to a call from Peaches Corner, which is located at N Ocean Boulevard, around 11.15 pm local time on Friday after receiving reports of a shooting inside the establishment. Late-night shooting at Myrtle Beach restaurant leaves one dead, one injured; suspect in custody.(Representative Image: Pexel) Also Read: What's next for birthright citizenship as US Supreme Court's ruling expand Trump's power Preliminary investigation indicates that the incident began with an altercation between an employee of the establishment and another individual. The confrontation reportedly escalated, which resulted in gunfire inside the restaurant. Authorities, according to another ABC news report, confirmed that two persons were struck by gunfire. One of the victims was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the second victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Also Read: Who is Mark Bezos? Jeff Bezos' rarely seen half-brother shines at Venice wedding as he resembles to This Hollywood star Investigation continues in Marytle Beach shooting The Myrtle Beach cops said they have taken one person into custody. However, they have not yet released the names of those involved in the incident. It is also not known whether the deceased was the employee or the patron involved in the altercation. The officers have reviewed surveillance footage from the nearby establishments. Additionally, they have urged the public to assist with the investigation. Appealing to the public, Myrtle Beach Police spokesperson asked witnesses or anyone with relevant information to reach out to the police department at: 843-918-1382. Meanwhile, authorities have said more details will be released as they become available. Third shooting since 2025 began The shooting is the third incident that has taken place in the popular tourist section of Myrtle Beach's Ocean Boulevard. In April, a mass shooting left one dead and 11 others injured. Earlier in June, the police responded to another shooting near the intersection of 9th Avenue North and North Ocean Boulevard. The authorities, according to the Myrtle Beach Sun report, stated that the incident happened at a similar hour to Friday's shooting. FAQs Where did the shooting happen in Myrtle Beach? The shooting took place at Peaches Corner, a restaurant located at 900 N. Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. How many people were shot? Two people were shot. One was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the other was pronounced dead. Was anyone arrested? Yes, one person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Police have not yet released the suspect's identity.
New York Post
27-04-2025
- New York Post
1 dead, 11 injured in mass shooting in tourist hotspot Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
At least one person was killed and 11 others were wounded in a mass shooting in a popular tourist area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday night. Authorities said officers 'observed a disturbance involving multiple individuals' at around 11:50 p.m. on North Ocean Boulevard, and one person began to fire a weapon. 3 At least one person was killed in the Myrtle Beach shooting Saturday night. WMBF News An officer then responded by opening fire, and in the process, shot one person, who died from their injuries, according to police. The shooting occurred near the Ripley's Believe It Or Not just off the beach. Dramatic video circulating on social media shows a person lying face down on the sidewalk being restrained by two officers. 3 11 others were reported injured in the chaos. WMBF News 3 The shooting occurred near the Ripley's Believe It Or Not just off the beach. WMBF News A woman can be seen grabbing her leg and yelling as two officers appear to provide aid to her. 'I remember hearing gunfire shots just start going off everywhere,' eyewitness Michael Howard told ABC 15. 'I remember seeing a girl fall that had been injured, I remember seeing the guy who had been shot fall to the ground. 'I seen blood everywhere. It was just very traumatizing,' he added.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
South Carolina Wildfire Footage Captures ‘Zero Visibility' Conditions
As wildfires rage across parts of the Carolinas and Georgia, officials are urging some residents not to travel unless absolutely necessary, citing dangerous travel conditions. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as firefighters continued to battle the blaze in the Horry County section of the Carolina Forest just outside of Myrtle Beach. As of the late evening hours on March 2, the fire was only about 30 percent contained and had scorched 1,600 acres, per the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC), with many taking the evacuation orders seriously and fleeing. 🎬 🎬 Come Monday morning, the number of fires dwindled from 175 to 163, per SCFC. But what's been described as a heavy and low-hanging "blanket of smoke" added another layer of difficulty to not only first responders but also those living in the area. In footage obtained by local WMBF News reporters, "zero visibility" conditions are present across parts of Highway 501 and Highway 31 to Water Tower Road. Live traffic cameras captured the thick haze coating the highways, as seen in an X (formerly Twitter) post shared by WMBF's chief meteorologist Jamie Arnold. Arnold also re-posted several other shots of smoke-filled skies taken by locals. Arnold's colleague, meteorologist Andrew Dockery, hit the road for a first-person perspective of the intense smoke on Carolina Forest Boulevard and Walkers Woods Reserve, sharing photos and videos to X of the "poor air quality" and "thick smoke." A spokesperson for Horry County Fire Rescue also asked "people to avoid the Carolina Forest Boulevard area as the work to contain the fire continues," according to the outlet. "Officials are urging you not to travel on Carolina Forest Blvd this morning if you don't need to," Dockery warned early Monday morning. "THICK smoke is creating zero visibility, especially in locations near 501. Officials are hoping to keep most of the road clear for first responders and other personnel." Russell Hubright, the South Carolina Forestry Commission Chief, described the flames as "very erratic" in a conversation with NBC's Today show this morning. "You saw that the flames are low and all of a sudden they jumped up right? So wind changes can do that in this kind of a fuel type as we call it, so it can be a little scary," he added. Outside of Horry County, fires have burned an estimated 4,200 acres across the state, including in Spartanburg, Union, Oconee and Pickens counties, McMaster's office said in a statement Sunday. First responders also continued to battle at least four active fires in North Carolina early Monday and at least six active fires in Georgia on Sunday, according to the states' forestry websites. Officials in Tennessee also reported that four small fires had been burning on Sunday, but they were all contained or controlled by early Monday morning. Next:
