Crime

Myrtle Beach police investigate reports of shots fired in downtown neighborhood

Myrtle Beach police are investigating a report of shots fired in a neighborhood over the weekend.

Cpl. Thomas Vest, Myrtle Beach police spokesman, said officers responded to Vereen Avenue on Saturday for a report of shots fired. There were no injuries in the incident.

Several officers went to the scene about 4:40 p.m. that day for a possible shooting incident, according to a Myrtle Beach police report. Crime scene investigators also responded to the area. The shooting happened near King Street and Vereen Avenue. There was no suspect information listed in the report.

The case is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Myrtle Beach police at 843-918-1300.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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