Shooting at Memorial Day Party in Little River Leaves 11 Hospitalized
Ten people were shot during a fight at a charter boat party in Little River, South Carolina, with some victims in critical condition.
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Overview
On Memorial Day weekend, a shooting in Little River, South Carolina, left at least 11 individuals hospitalized, including 10 with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday during a private party on a charter boat that was docked at the time. Some victims are in critical condition, while others were injured in non-gunfire-related incidents. Horry County Police described the situation as isolated, assuring the community of no ongoing threat. A responding officer from North Myrtle Beach accidentally shot himself in the leg and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects identified.
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- The article reports on a violent incident causing multiple injuries and raising community concerns.
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- The impact on the community is significant, highlighting the need for safety measures.
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The shooting was believed to have stemmed from an altercation during a private Memorial Day weekend party on a docked charter boat, though the exact motive and details of the fight are still under investigation.
At least 11 individuals were hospitalized following the shooting, with 10 suffering gunshot wounds, including some in critical condition, and one injured in a non-gunfire-related incident.
No suspects have been identified or arrested yet; the investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to gather information.
Law enforcement responded promptly to the shooting; however, a North Myrtle Beach police officer accidentally shot himself in the leg while responding and is in stable condition. Authorities have described the shooting as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Memorial Day Sunday at a private party on a charter boat that was docked near a boat dock by the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River, South Carolina.
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