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NC man dead after shooting in Myrtle Beach Saturday; 1 person arrested for murder

A North Carolina man died in a shooting Saturday in Myrtle Beach.
A North Carolina man died in a shooting Saturday in Myrtle Beach. Columbia

A 23-year-old man has died after a shooting at a residence in Myrtle Beach, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

Jordan Drake, of Wingate, North Carolina, was shot Saturday about 7:20 p.m. at 145 Hartland Drive, said Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard.

Mitchell Sykes, of Monroe, North Carolina, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants.

Police said the 21-year-old man killed the victim with malice afterthought, warrants state.

Drake died at the scene.

No additional details about the shooting has been released as of Monday morning.

This story was originally published May 15, 2023 at 9:22 AM.

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