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Myrtle Beach Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 11 Injured in Tourist District

Police fatally shot the 18-year-old suspect after he opened fire during a late-night disturbance on North Ocean Boulevard.

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred on Saturday, April 26, just before midnight in Myrtle Beach's entertainment district, a popular tourist area.
  • Police identified the deceased suspect as Jerrius Davis, 18, of Bennettsville, who fired a weapon during an altercation involving multiple individuals.
  • An officer responded to the threat by discharging their firearm, fatally wounding Davis; the officer was not injured in the incident.
  • Eleven bystanders sustained injuries during the chaotic scene and are currently receiving medical treatment; their conditions remain undisclosed.
  • Independent and internal investigations by SLED and the Myrtle Beach Police Department are underway, with a final report expected in approximately three weeks.