Coronavirus updates May 24: Another Myrtle Beach shooting derails calm holiday beginning
The first two days of the Memorial Day weekend were relatively calm compared to other years — until early Sunday morning.
Shots rang out on Ocean Boulevard for the second weekend in a row, leaving several people injured from an incident that took place around 12:30 a.m. near 12th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard, according to Myrtle Beach police. When officers arrived, they found several people injured, the department stated. There is no word on the extent of their injuries. At least three people were shot, according to police radio traffic.
All of a sudden, concerns of social distancing and who is and isn’t wearing masks became secondary concerns. It was the second weekend in a row that a shooting left several injured along the most populated part of Ocean Boulevard.
“I’m worried about that,” said Amordelisa Arbis, who works near the site of the shootings. “It’s crazy.”
Some people were detained in the immediate aftermath, though it’s unclear if they remained detained as of Sunday afternoon.
Follow along here today as we bring you the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area.
Twelve more coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Myrtle Beach area on Saturday, according to the latest information from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
There are now 371 positive COVID-19 cases in Horry County, with 21 deaths reported.
Georgetown County has 56 confirmed cases and three deaths reported, as South Carolina’s total rose to 9,895 confirmed cases and 425 deaths from COVID-19. Statewide about 85 percent of people who tested positive from coronavirus have recovered.
Today’s takeaways
- Myrtle Beach Speedway got back to racing Saturday night, though the races were without fans as the track adheres to S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s executive order preventing large gatherings.
- Myrtle Waves water park opened Saturday in Myrtle Beach, with its sister park, Wild Water & Wheels, set to open next Saturday. Other attractions have the go-ahead to open and others, such as the SkyWheel (Monday) and Family Kingdom (June 1), have already announced reopening dates.
If you’re planning to be out and about in Myrtle Beach this weekend, here’s your guide to traveling around the city.
Summer camps across Horry County will look different this year. Some local municipalities plan to hold camps, while some are holding off on activities.
Stickers may begin popping up to indicate which Myrtle Beach area businesses pledged to follow public health recommendations designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Wash your hands & weekend forecast
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands often and practice social distancing. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, health officials say. It’s also important to practice social distancing as those guidelines are still in place.
If you’re planning to head out to the beach, the pool or to see the sights this weekend, check out the Myrtle Beach forecast here.
This story was originally published May 24, 2020 at 12:42 PM.
