Mass shooting in Horry County leaves 11 injured, police urge residents to avoid area
The Horry County Police Department is asking locals to steer clear of the area following reports of a mass shooting.
The incident occurred on Watson Avenue in Little River and police are saying that at least 11 individuals have been transported to area hospitals by Horry County Fire Rescue.
Police also said via social media that they have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles.
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Eleven victims transported to hospitals after mass shooting in Horry County (Horry County Police)
No further information was immediately available.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” the Horry County Police Department said.
Information may evolve as the investigation goes on; additional details will be provided when and as possible.
Police also said via social media that they have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles. (Horry County Police)
“Please turn to trusted sources such as this page and local news outlets for updates—we cannot attest to the validity of other sources,” the social media post on Facebook said.
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horary County Fire Rescue said it has crews on scene workingthe incident. (Horry County Fire Rescue)
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Horry County Fire Department and Police department for further information, but they did not immediately respond.
