Crime

‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted for Horry shooting arrested in another state, police say

The Player 1UP arcade bar has opened in Murrells Inlet featuring classic coin operated arcade games that date back to the early 1980s, pinball machines, billiards tables, air hockey, Skee-Ball, NBA Hoops, racing games and shooting games. It also has a rooftop bar. May 13, 2022.
The Player 1UP arcade bar has opened in Murrells Inlet featuring classic coin operated arcade games that date back to the early 1980s, pinball machines, billiards tables, air hockey, Skee-Ball, NBA Hoops, racing games and shooting games. It also has a rooftop bar. May 13, 2022. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com

A man that is wanted for attempted murder in Horry County has been arrested in Indiana on separate charges, according to police.

Tru Lee, 26, is a suspect in connection to the shooting that happened outside of arcade bar Player 1 Up on Highway 17 Business around 2 a.m. on Aug. 30.

The shooting left one person injured. Their current condition is unclear.

He also faces other charges in relation to the August incident, which have not been disclosed, according to a Facebook post from Horry County Police Department.

Officers had found Lee’s alleged victim at the back exit of the building, an incident report states.

The agency previously called him armed and dangerous in the post due to the nature of the shooting.

Lee was arrested Monday in St. Joseph County for unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon, according to online booking records.

This story was originally published October 10, 2022 at 3:55 PM.

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Maya Brown
The Sun News
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