Crime

Horry County police identify victim in fatal shooting in Loris, continue investigation

One person was shot and killed in a Loris area murder, officials say.

The shooting happened late Monday on Ino Drive, according to Horry County police. The victim was initially taken to the hospital and died hours later.

Mequaia Haywood, 27, was killed in the shooting, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Haywood was shot in the abdomen around 7 p.m. Monday.

Horry County police have not announced any arrests in connection to the shooting. Officers continue to investigate the shooting and anyone with information is asked to call 843-915-8477.

This story was originally published July 21, 2020 at 4:14 PM.

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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