Crime

Myrtle Beach murder victim’s identity released

By Elizabeth Townsend

etownsend@thesunnews.com
Myrtle Beach police vehicles sit outside near a motel/apartment building where a person was shot Thursday.
Myrtle Beach police vehicles sit outside near a motel/apartment building where a person was shot Thursday. By Elizabeth Townsend

A 33-year-old Myrtle Beach man was shot and killed early Thursday morning at a downtown Myrtle Beach motel/apartment building.

Myrtle Beach officers responded about 12:30 a.m. Thursday to the Lazy G Motel on 27th Avenue North in reference to the shooting, according to Lt. Joey Crosby, spokesman with Myrtle Beach police.

The Horry County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Rashad Atkins.

“The Myrtle Beach Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact 843-918-1382. Callers can remain anonymous,” Crosby said.

This story was originally published January 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Myrtle Beach murder victim’s identity released."

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