On Sunday night, a shooting in Little River, South Carolina, resulted in at least 11 people being hospitalized, according to the Horry County Police Department. The incident occurred before 10 p.m. near the Intracoastal Waterway, and police anticipate that more victims may have sought medical attention in private vehicles. The conditions of those injured remain unknown. Authorities described the investigation as “active” and “ongoing,” urging community members to avoid the area as public safety personnel respond.
In a separate incident, a North Myrtle Beach police officer was injured when his gun accidentally discharged during the response to the shooting, leaving him with a leg wound. He has since been stabilized at a hospital.
Police confirmed that the shooting was isolated to the original area and reassured the public that there is currently no ongoing threat to the community. However, details surrounding the motive for the violence and whether multiple shooters were involved have not yet been disclosed.
Little River is a coastal town with a population of over 11,000, known for attractions such as deep-sea fishing charters and boat cruises, situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach.
As this is an evolving story, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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