At least 11 people were taken to hospitals on Sunday night after a shooting in Little River, a coastal town in South Carolina. The incident happened shortly before 10 p.m. near the Intracoastal Waterway, according to the Horry County Police Department.
The police believe more people might have been injured and taken to hospitals by private cars, meaning the total number of victims could be higher. The current condition of the victims has not been shared publicly. Some may have suffered serious injuries, but no details have been confirmed.
Police responded quickly and secured the area. Medical teams rushed to help the victims, and the investigation started right away. Officers remained on the scene late into the night, collecting evidence and speaking with people nearby.
Authorities have called the investigation “active and ongoing,” which means they are still working to figure out exactly what happened. People living in the area were told to avoid the location so police and emergency services could do their jobs safely.
Officer Accidentally Shot While Responding to the Scene
While police were responding to the shooting, a North Myrtle Beach police officer was accidentally hurt. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said the officer’s gun went off by mistake and hit him in the leg.
Thankfully, the officer was quickly taken to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition. His injury was not caused by the shooting itself but by an accidental discharge of his own weapon.
This added an extra layer of emergency response at the scene, but officials were able to manage the situation and ensure both the victims and the officer received proper medical care.
Police Say Shooting Was Isolated, No Public Danger Now
According to the police, the shooting was limited to one area and was not a random attack across multiple locations. They believe the violence happened only in the original spot near the Intracoastal Waterway and that the rest of the community is safe.
At this time, it is still unclear what led to the shooting or how many people were involved. Police have not yet said whether they have identified any suspects or made any arrests. Investigators are trying to gather as much information as possible from witnesses, security cameras, and physical evidence from the scene.
About Little River, South Carolina
Little River is a small town with a population of just over 11,000 people. It’s located near the North Carolina border and is about 25 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach. The town is popular with tourists and locals for its fishing charters, boat tours, and casino cruises.
The peaceful setting of Little River makes this kind of violent event very rare and shocking for the community. Local residents are concerned but also thankful that emergency responders acted fast.
As police continue their investigation, they are asking anyone with information to come forward. Updates from the Horry County Police Department are expected in the coming days as more facts become available.
