Myrtle Beach Police release details about shooting at Grand Coastal Mall that injured 1
Myrtle Beach Police released details about a shooting at the Coastal Grand Mall, injuring one person.
The shooting took place on Nov. 10 just before 6 p.m., according to police.
According to the incident report, a 27-year-old man was shot by another man.
Myrtle Beach Police Department did not release the names of the victim or the suspect. It appears there were at least three people involved, and police have a suspect they are looking to charge for assault/aggravated assault, according to the report.
According to a report from police, the victim was shot in the buttock area.
Police said multiple people called 911 after they heard shots fired at the mall near the movie theater entrance, a report said. It is unclear how many shots were fired as callers reported hearing a different number of shots, according to the dispatch report. However, it appears anywhere from five to 10 shots were heard.
Callers also reported seeing people running from the mall and shots fired in the Food Court, the report said.
Police found evidence that shots were fired, including blood and gunfire residue, and set up a crime scene.
Cpl. Chris Starling with the Myrtle Beach Police told The Sun News Thursday that he does not believe someone was attempting to shoot up the mall and believes it was an isolated incident. He also said he believes the mall is safe.
This story was originally published November 17, 2023 at 12:20 PM.
