BEAUFORT, S.C. — A mass capturing at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left 4 individuals lifeless and no less than 20 injured, officers say.
The capturing occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officers mentioned. A big crowd was on the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a number of individuals affected by gunshot wounds.
“Multiple victims and witnesses ran to the close by companies and properties looking for shelter from the gun photographs,” the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office mentioned in an announcement on the social media platform X.
“This is a tragic and troublesome incident for everybody. We ask to your endurance as we proceed to analyze this incident. Our ideas are with the entire victims and their family members,” the assertion mentioned.
Four individuals have been discovered lifeless on the scene, and no less than 20 different individuals have been injured. Among the injured, 4 have been in essential situation at space hospitals.
The victims’ identities weren’t launched.
“COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to be taught in regards to the devastating capturing in Beaufort County,” U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X. “Our prayers are with the victims, their households, and everybody impacted by this horrific act of violence.”
