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Police investigating death of Mullins man shot in Myrtle Beach, SC, on Valentine’s Day

Myrtle Beach Police are investigating the death of 41-year-old Peter Murphy.
Myrtle Beach Police are investigating the death of 41-year-old Peter Murphy. AP

Myrtle Beach Police are investigating the Feb. 14 death of 41-year-old Peter Murphy on Dunbar Street, near downtown.

According to the Horry County Coroner’s Office, Murphy lived in Mullins, South Carolina, but was fatally shot in Myrtle Beach late Friday afternoon. It’s unclear why or how long Murphy was in Myrtle Beach.

Police confirmed their investigation but declined to comment further.

This story was originally published February 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM.

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Maria Elena Scott
The Sun News
Maria Elena Scott covers current events and government around the Grand Strand. She studied journalism in Texas and reported on Cleveland, Ohio, before coming to the Palmetto State. 
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