Understanding the Impact of Mass Shooting Incidents
A mass shooting incident occurred downtown in Myrtle Beach near Ripleys Aquarium, resulting in one fatality from police gunshots and injuries to eleven other individuals. This event contradicts the city’s claim of not being a dangerous beach destination.
Myrtle Beach contested a recent report labeling it as the second most dangerous beaches in the US. The city argued that the study is inaccurate, faulty, and biased, relying on outdated information. The evaluation, conducted by Everly Life Insurance, considered risks such as shark incidents, drownings, and crime rates. Myrtle Beach held the second position in this ranking.
11 individuals sustained injuries and one fatality was reported following a shooting incident on Saturday night along the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard, as per the Myrtle Beach Police Department, as of Sunday morning.
Officers observed a disturbance involving multiple individuals at 11:50 p.m. on Saturday.
They stated that in the midst of the dispute, an individual started shooting a gun, leading to the mass shooting.
An on duty Myrtle Beach Police Officer responded by firing their weapon in reaction to the imminent danger.
The officer involved did not sustain any injuries, but the person shot during the officer’s response succumbed to their injuries.
Jerrius Davis, aged 18 and from Bennettsville, S.C, was determined to be the individual who was shot and killed, as confirmed by Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard.
Officers stated that an independent investigation will be carried out by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in accordance with established protocol.
The incident will be internally reviewed by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
The Myrtle Beach police department said: “We appreciate the public’s patience as the mass shooting investigation proceeds, and all leads are thoroughly examined.”
For the past decade, the city of Myrtle Beach has experienced episodes of mass shooting events downtown. The city continues to rank on the list of most dangerous beaches.
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