Myrtle Beach shooting leaves 11 wounded, police fatally shoot 1

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A shooting incident in the tourist hub of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resulted in 11 individuals being wounded. During the chaos, police responding to the disturbance fatally shot one person due to an 'immediate threat', though it remains unclear if the deceased was a suspect. The name of the individual shot by police has not been disclosed. The Myrtle Beach Police Department has redirected inquiries to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which has yet to provide further information. All injured parties are currently receiving medical treatment as the situation continues to develop.

Myrtle Beach shooting leaves 11 wounded, police fatally shoot 1

The shooting took place in Myrtle Beach, a popular tourist destination in South Carolina, resulting in 11 people being wounded.

During the incident, police officers responded to a disturbance involving multiple individuals, one of whom began firing a weapon.

An officer shot one person due to an 'immediate threat', leading to the individual's death, although their identity and role in the incident remain undisclosed.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department has referred further inquiries to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which has not yet responded to requests for additional information.

Those injured in the shooting are currently receiving medical care, with the broader situation still under investigation and covered by 24/7 news updates.

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