A tragic incident unfolded in Myrtle Beach on the evening of April 27, 2025, when a police-involved shooting resulted in one death and left 11 others injured. The shooting occurred during a confrontation between law enforcement officers and a group of individuals near the popular downtown area.
According to authorities, officers were responding to a report of a disturbance involving multiple individuals. When they arrived at the scene, a confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired. The exact circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, but local officials confirmed that the situation escalated quickly, resulting in both law enforcement and civilian injuries.
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“The safety of our community is our highest priority, and we take these situations very seriously,” said Myrtle Beach Police Chief, Karen Parker. “We are working closely with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate the incident thoroughly.”
The person who died in the incident was identified as a 30-year-old male, though his name has not been released pending family notification. The 11 individuals who were injured in the shooting, including both civilians and officers, have been taken to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. Their identities have not been disclosed.
Local authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community, but tensions remain high as details about the incident continue to emerge. Eyewitnesses report hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a chaotic scene unfold before emergency responders arrived.
“We were just out walking around, and then it all happened so fast,” said one witness. “It was scary, but we knew we had to get out of the area.”
The Myrtle Beach community is left shaken by the events, and local leaders have called for unity and calm as the investigation continues. Mayor David Hollingsworth expressed his condolences to the families of those affected by the shooting.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” said Hollingsworth. “We will ensure that all aspects of this case are thoroughly examined, and justice will be served.”
As the investigation progresses, authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The police officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
