One arrested after Myrtle Beach parking dispute led to shots fired
A man was booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center early Friday morning for a parking dispute that allegedly led to shots fired in an attempted murder.
Timoteo Sanchez, 26, of Guatemala allegedly fired shots during an argument over parking in Myrtle Beach that police say could have resulted in injury or death, according to his arrest warrant. Myrtle Beach police were called to the scene of the dispute on July 30 at about 7 p.m.
The incident took place at 1213 Ellington St., when a verbal altercation escalated and Sanchez allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired “multiple rounds” in the direction of the victims. Sanchez is facing a total $85,000 in bond for attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to jail records. He remains incarcerated.
The police report says that the incident was captured on a neighboring surveillance camera, and Sanchez was identified by someone who was on the scene with him during the event.
According to an incident report of the event, officers discovered spent shell casings and unused firearm rounds at the scene. Witnesses confirmed that Sanchez had fired in the direction of the victims, leaving bullet holes in the door of the car they were sitting in, the report states.
The suspect had driven off before police arrived, according to the incident report.
No further information has been made available.
This story was originally published August 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM.
