At least 11 people were hospitalised following a shooting in the beach town of Little River on Sunday night, according to local authorities.
The incident unfolded around 9.30 pm, Horry County Police said in a statement posted to social media.
Police did not immediately disclose the conditions of the injured or the nature of their wounds.
Horry County Police responded swiftly but have yet to release details on what sparked the violence or who was behind it.
In a social media update, police said they were continuing to receive reports of victims arriving at local hospitals in private vehicles, suggesting the number of injured may climb.
About 90 minutes after the shooting, authorities described the incident as "isolated" and emphasised there was no ongoing threat to the community. However, they have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.
Dramatic video footage from the scene showed dozens of police cruisers and ambulances converging on the area, sirens piercing the night as emergency responders worked to secure the scene and assist the wounded.
The incident unfolded around 9.30 pm, Horry County Police said in a statement posted to social media.
Police did not immediately disclose the conditions of the injured or the nature of their wounds.
Horry County Police responded swiftly but have yet to release details on what sparked the violence or who was behind it.
In a social media update, police said they were continuing to receive reports of victims arriving at local hospitals in private vehicles, suggesting the number of injured may climb.
About 90 minutes after the shooting, authorities described the incident as "isolated" and emphasised there was no ongoing threat to the community. However, they have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.
Dramatic video footage from the scene showed dozens of police cruisers and ambulances converging on the area, sirens piercing the night as emergency responders worked to secure the scene and assist the wounded.
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