Horry County Police Department Press Release Re: Little River Mass Shooting
UPDATE 5/25/25 at 11 p.m.:
This is believed to be an isolated incident.
There is no risk to the community at this time.
Updates will be provided when and as possible.
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UPDATE 5/25/25 at 10:20 p.m.:
At this time, 11 individuals have been transported to area hospitals by Horry County Fire Rescue, and we have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Information may evolve as the investigation goes on; additional details will be provided when and as possible.
Please turn to trusted sources such as this page and local news outlets for updates—we cannot attest to the validity of other sources.
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ACTIVE INVESTIGATION – SHOOTING
HCPD officers are responding to an apparent shooting incident on Watson Avenue in Little River.
This is an active investigation.
Community members are advised to steer clear of the area as public safety personnel do their work.