Man shot, found walking S.C. 9 in Longs area

A gunshot victim was taken to the hospital for treatment after he was found walking down S.C. 9 early Friday morning in the Longs area.

Horry County police were called about 4 a.m. by a friend of the male victim, who said the victim was found walking along S.C. 9, near the 1500 block, after suffering a bullet wound, said Lt. Mark Bonner with Horry County police.

The victim, who police said is in his mid-30s, was taken to Grand Strand Medical Center for treatment, and his condition is unknown, authorities said.

Police believe the incident to be an isolated one, and Horry County officers are canvassing the area, searching for information and suspects, Bonner said.

This story was originally published June 17, 2016 at 8:52 AM with the headline "Man shot, found walking S.C. 9 in Longs area."