A shooting in Myrtle Beach’s entertainment district over the weekend injured a dozen people, according to police, who shot and killed a suspect.
There has been little public information released regarding the Saturday night shooting.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed Sunday afternoon that 11 people were injured in the shooting and are undergoing medical treatment.
Officers reported seeing “a disturbance” involving several people in the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard, during which one person opened fire.
Police determined that the suspect posed a “immediate threat” and shot him fatally, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Only one officer fired their weapon and was not injured in the shooting.
According to WBTW, the Horry County deputy coroner identified the suspect as 18-year-old Jerrius Davis of Bennettsville.
The victims’ identities have not been revealed to the public.
According to The Gun Violence Archive, 85 mass shootings with four or more victims have occurred in the United States this year.
“The Myrtle Beach Police Department offers its prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this incident,” according to the statement.
According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, an independent investigation into the shooting will be conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, as well as an internal review.
“We appreciate the public’s patience as both investigations proceed, and all leads are thoroughly examined,” according to the statement.
