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Police Fatally Shoot Suspect After Myrtle Beach Altercation Leaves 11 Injured

An officer responded to gunfire during a late-night disturbance in a busy tourist district, prompting independent and internal investigations.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred on April 26 around 11:50 p.m. on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach's entertainment district.
  • Police identified the suspect fatally shot by the officer as 18-year-old Jerrius Davis of Bennettsville, South Carolina.
  • Eleven individuals were injured during the shooting and are currently receiving medical treatment, while the officer involved was unharmed.
  • The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an independent investigation, alongside an internal review by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
  • City officials emphasized the rapid response by law enforcement and described the event as an isolated case, urging the public to await the final investigation report.