Police responded to reports of a shooting in Little River's Watson Avenue on Sunday. Local media reports said that multiple people have been injured.
“#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,” the Horry County Police Department said in a statement on social media.
Investigation underway
The Horry County Police Department is currently leading the investigation surrounding the Little River shooting incident. The authorities are on scene in heavy numbers and are urging locals to steer clear of the investigation scene and allow police personnel to do their work. The region of Little River where the shooting incident occurred is Watson Avenue, where police in large numbers have responded to the scene.
The Horry County Police Department's official Facebook account has a recent "Incident Alert" post, claiming the Little River shooting to be an active investigation.
The comments section of the HCPD's social media handle has users, who claim to be living in the vicinity of the area, commenting that ambulances are "blowing past their homes" towards the shooting site. A Facebook user also commented, "Is that why 30 cops and three ambulances just went north?"
Others prayed for the victims and the first responders at the scene. A comment read, "We come to You in this tragic and painful moment, asking for Your divine mercy and protection over all the victims of the active shooting in Horry County. Lord, wrap Your healing hands around every person who has been hurt—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Bring them comfort, strength, and life. We pray especially for the first responders—our police officers, EMTs, firefighters, and hospital staff. Give them courage, wisdom, and endurance as they run toward danger to save lives. Shield them with Your protection and guide their every decision and action."
{{/usCountry}}Others prayed for the victims and the first responders at the scene. A comment read, "We come to You in this tragic and painful moment, asking for Your divine mercy and protection over all the victims of the active shooting in Horry County. Lord, wrap Your healing hands around every person who has been hurt—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Bring them comfort, strength, and life. We pray especially for the first responders—our police officers, EMTs, firefighters, and hospital staff. Give them courage, wisdom, and endurance as they run toward danger to save lives. Shield them with Your protection and guide their every decision and action."
{{/usCountry}}There is no confirmation about the number of casualties or injuries in the Little River shooting incident, with the investigation still underway.