A violent incident unfolded on Sunday night in Little River, South Carolina, where at least 11 individuals were injured following a shooting near a popular boat dock on the Intracoastal Waterway. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. during a Memorial Day weekend celebration involving a large crowd gathered on and around a party boat.
Emergency responders transported multiple victims to local hospitals, while others reportedly arrived by private means. The exact conditions of the injured have not been publicly disclosed. Authorities have yet to confirm the number of suspects or release any information on potential motives. However, the Horry County Police Department described the event as an isolated occurrence and stated that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
In a separate incident during the police response, a North Myrtle Beach officer sustained a non-life-threatening leg injury after an accidental discharge of his service weapon. He remains in stable condition and is receiving treatment.
The attack in Little River—a coastal community known for its tourism and boating culture—has intensified ongoing debates about public safety, especially during major holiday weekends. With public spaces increasingly vulnerable to violence, questions continue to mount regarding law enforcement preparedness and the social conditions contributing to such acts.
Investigators are urging members of the public with information to come forward as they work to determine the sequence of events and identify those responsible. The community remains on edge, reflecting a broader national unease over repeated outbreaks of public violence.