Massive shooting in Horry County injured 11 people, police urged residents to avoid the area
The Horry County Police Department asked locals to avoid the area after a mass shooting.
The incident occurred on Watson Avenue in the River, where police said at least 11 people were transported to local hospitals.
Police also said via social media that they received reports that others arrived at the regional hospital via private vehicles.
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11 victims were transported to hospital after mass shooting in Horry County (Horry County Police)
No further information was provided immediately.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” the Horry County Police Department said.
Information may develop as the investigation progresses; other details will be provided as much as possible and other details.
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Police also said via social media that they received reports that others arrived at the regional hospital via private vehicles. (Horry County Police)
“Please turn to trusted sources such as this page and local news outlets for updates, we cannot prove the validity of other sources,” a social media post on Facebook said.
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Hory County Fire Rescue shows there are crew members working on the scene. (Horry County Fire Rescue)
Fox News Digital has contacted the Horry County Fire Department and the Police Department for more information, but they did not respond immediately.
